People's Liberation Party (East Timor)
The People's Liberation Party (Tetum: Partidu Libertasaun Popular; abbreviated PLP) is a political party in East Timor.[1] The party is led by former East Timorese president Taur Matan Ruak, who became the PLP's leader in 2017.[2]
People's Liberation Party Partidu Libertasaun Popular | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | PLP |
| President | Taur Matan Ruak |
| Founded | 22 December 2015 (officially recognized by the Supreme Court) |
| Headquarters | Caicoli, Dili, East Timor |
| Ideology | Developmentalism Fiscal moderation |
| National Parliament | 8 / 65 |
| Party flag | |
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History
On 9 December 2015, the PLP submitted 35,000 signatures from its supporters to the East Timorese Supreme Court, to be officially recognized as a political party. On 22 December 2015, the Supreme Court accepted their request and officially recognized the party. In 2015, it was reported that then East Timorese president Taur Matan Ruak planned on becoming the leader of the PLP after he finished his term in office.[3] In 2017, Taur Matan Ruak became the PLP's leader, replacing Adérito de Jesus Soares.
Election results
Legislative elections
| Election | Total seats won | Total votes | Share of votes | Outcome of election | Election leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 / 65 |
60,092 | 10.58% | N/A | Taur Matan Ruak |
References
- "Aderito Soares Lidera Partidu Libertasaun Popular". www.timorhauniandoben.com (in Tetum). 11 December 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- Hooi, Khoo Ying (25 July 2017). "After Timor-Leste's Election, a Young Democracy Looks Forward". The Diplomat. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- "Taur Harii Partidu Tanba Kauza Lei Pensaun Vitalísia". matadalan.com. 21 November 2015. Archived from the original on 21 December 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
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