Independent Party (Uruguay)
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| Independent Party PI - Partido Independiente |
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| Leader | Pablo Mieres |
| Headquarters | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Ideology | Centrism, Social democracy and Christian humanism |
| Official colours | Yellow, Purple |
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The Independent Party (Partido Independiente in Spanish) is a social democratic and Christian humanist political party in Uruguay. The party is leadered by Pablo Mieres, who was presidential candidate in the 2004 national elections and in 2009.
[edit] Aims
Its goal is to build a third way away from the heterodox left-wing coalition Frente Amplio and the traditional parties Colorado Party and National Party.
[edit] 2004 electoral strength
At the 2004 national elections, it won 1.89% of the popular vote, one seat in the Chamber of Deputies (which is occupied by Iván Posada), and none in the Senate. It is the fourth largest party in Uruguay, and the smallest with parliamentary representation.
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