Progressive Alliance (Uruguay)
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The Progressive Alliance (Alianza Progresista) is a social-democratic political party of Uruguay
founded in 1999 by the former Vice President
Rodolfo Nin Novoa
, since then is part of the Frente Amplio
.
In August 2009 the Progressive Alliance, Uruguay Assembly
led by the current Vice President
Danilo Astori
and the New Space led by Senator
Rafael Michelini
joined forces to create the Liber Seregni Front
, a political moderate sector within the Frente Amplio
. The Christian Democratic Party
is part of the Progressive Alliance.
In the last election
the Progressive Alliance won one seat in the Chamber of Senators
and other in the Chamber of Deputies
taken by Pablo Pérez for Maldonado Department
.
Rodolfo Nin Novoa
, current Minister of Tourism and Sport Héctor Lescano, former deputy
Liliam Kechichian and Jorge Rodriguez.
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
founded in 1999 by the former Vice President
Vice President of Uruguay
-List of Vice Presidents of Uruguay:Parties: Colorado Party, National Party, Frente Amplio-History of the office:The office of Vice President of Uruguay dates from 1934 ....
Rodolfo Nin Novoa
Rodolfo Nin Novoa
Rodolfo Nin Novoa is the former Vice President of Uruguay, he is the leader of Progressive Alliance.-Background:He was born in mixed Armenian- Spanish family. Having originally received a traditional, Roman Catholic education, Nin was a member of the National Party and mayor in his department ....
, since then is part of the Frente Amplio
Broad Front (Uruguay)
The Broad Front is a Uruguayan left-wing coalition of political parties. It is led by Jorge Brovetto. Frente Amplio has close ties with PIT-CNT trade union and the cooperative housing movement.-History:...
.
In August 2009 the Progressive Alliance, Uruguay Assembly
Uruguay Assembly
The Uruguay Assembly is a social-democratic political party in Uruguay. It is a member organisation of the ruling Broad Front. Its leader is the senator and former minister of economy of Uruguay, Danilo Astori....
led by the current Vice President
Vice President of Uruguay
-List of Vice Presidents of Uruguay:Parties: Colorado Party, National Party, Frente Amplio-History of the office:The office of Vice President of Uruguay dates from 1934 ....
Danilo Astori
Danilo Astori
Danilo Astori is a Uruguayan social democratic politician who was the Minister of Economics and Finance of Uruguay from 2005 to 2008...
and the New Space led by Senator
Senate of Uruguay
The Chamber of Senators is the upper house of the General Assembly of Uruguay. The Chamber has 30 members elected for a five year term by proportional representation; the vice-president of Uruguay presides over the chamber's sessions...
Rafael Michelini
Rafael Michelini
Rafael Michelini Delle Piane is a Uruguayan politician. He is currently Senator of the Republic of Uruguay as a member of the Frente Amplio party, and was the founder of New Space party. He was the seventh of ten children, and is the son of Zelmar Michelini, a former senator who was assassinated...
joined forces to create the Liber Seregni Front
Liber Seregni Front
The Liber Seregni Front is the name of the centre-left sector inside the Frente Amplio which was created by Danilo Astori leader of Uruguay Assembly, Rafael Michelini leader of New Space and Rodolfo Nin Novoa leader of Progressive Alliance, in August 2009, before the election...
, a political moderate sector within the Frente Amplio
Broad Front (Uruguay)
The Broad Front is a Uruguayan left-wing coalition of political parties. It is led by Jorge Brovetto. Frente Amplio has close ties with PIT-CNT trade union and the cooperative housing movement.-History:...
. The Christian Democratic Party
Christian Democratic Party of Uruguay
The Christian Democratic Party of Uruguay is a political party of the Christian Left.-Affiliation:...
is part of the Progressive Alliance.
In the last election
Uruguayan general election, 2009
General elections for President and Parliament took place in Uruguay on 25 October and 29 November 2009. In parliamentary election results, the Broad Front emerged the winner, electing 16 senators and 50 deputies, while the National Party elected 9 senators and 30 deputies, the Colorado Party 5...
the Progressive Alliance won one seat in the Chamber of Senators
Senate of Uruguay
The Chamber of Senators is the upper house of the General Assembly of Uruguay. The Chamber has 30 members elected for a five year term by proportional representation; the vice-president of Uruguay presides over the chamber's sessions...
and other in the Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay
The House of Representatives is the lower house of the General Assembly of Uruguay . The Chamber has 99 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation...
taken by Pablo Pérez for Maldonado Department
Maldonado Department
The Maldonado Department , with an area of and 140,192 inhabitants, is located to the southeast of Uruguay. Its capital is Maldonado.-Geography and climate:...
.
Members
Its prominent members are current SenatorSenate of Uruguay
The Chamber of Senators is the upper house of the General Assembly of Uruguay. The Chamber has 30 members elected for a five year term by proportional representation; the vice-president of Uruguay presides over the chamber's sessions...
Rodolfo Nin Novoa
Rodolfo Nin Novoa
Rodolfo Nin Novoa is the former Vice President of Uruguay, he is the leader of Progressive Alliance.-Background:He was born in mixed Armenian- Spanish family. Having originally received a traditional, Roman Catholic education, Nin was a member of the National Party and mayor in his department ....
, current Minister of Tourism and Sport Héctor Lescano, former deputy
Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay
The House of Representatives is the lower house of the General Assembly of Uruguay . The Chamber has 99 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation...
Liliam Kechichian and Jorge Rodriguez.
See also
- Fente AmplioBroad Front (Uruguay)The Broad Front is a Uruguayan left-wing coalition of political parties. It is led by Jorge Brovetto. Frente Amplio has close ties with PIT-CNT trade union and the cooperative housing movement.-History:...
- Uruguay AssemblyUruguay AssemblyThe Uruguay Assembly is a social-democratic political party in Uruguay. It is a member organisation of the ruling Broad Front. Its leader is the senator and former minister of economy of Uruguay, Danilo Astori....
- New Space
- List of Vice Presidents of UruguayVice President of Uruguay-List of Vice Presidents of Uruguay:Parties: Colorado Party, National Party, Frente Amplio-History of the office:The office of Vice President of Uruguay dates from 1934 ....