Todos (political party)

Todos
Leader Felipe Alejos
Founded 26 August 2012
Ideology Christian democracy
Christian humanism
Rhine capitalism
Nationalism
Political position Centre
Seats in Congress
18 / 158
Website
todos.gt

Todos (lit. All) is a political party in Guatemala.

History

In November 2011 a group of seven MPs from National Unity of Hope (UNE) led by Roberto Alejos left the party. After more MPs left the UNE, taking the group's membership beyond 11, they were allowed to form a parliamentary faction, which became known as "Purple Ties" after the neckties worn by its members. Alejos began the process of registering a new party, and held talks with Rodolfo Rosales García-Salas about forming a coalition with the Greens. A meeting was held on 26 August 2012 in which the Greens agreed to change the party name and symbols, becoming "Todos".

Prior to the 2015 elections the party nominated Lizardo Arturo Sosa López as its presidential candidate; Sosa finished fifth in a field of fourteen candidates with 5% of the vote. However, the party performed better in the Congressional elections, receiving 11% of the vote, winning 18 of the 158 seats.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Congresistas señalados son reelectos Prensa Libre, 8 September 2015
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