Democratic Party (East Timor)

The Democratic Party (Portuguese: Partido Democrático) or the Democratic Party in Timor-Leste is a political party in East Timor, established on 10 June, 2001. Currently, most of the members of the party are of the young generation who are studying abroad, and those who have completed their studies in Indonesia, Norway, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

Democratic Party
Partido Democrático
LeaderMariano Sabino Lopes
FounderFernando de Araújo
Founded10 June 2001
Preceded byNational Council of Timorese Resistance
HeadquartersRua de Colmera, Dili
Youth wingDemocratic Youth
Women's wingDemocratic Women's Organisation
IdeologySocial liberalism
Decentralisation
Political positionCentre to centre-left
ColoursBlue, White
National Parliament
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Party flag
Website
partidodemocratico.org
  • Politics of East Timor
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  • Elections
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