The Democratic Unitary Platform (Spanish: Plataforma Unitaria Democrática; PUD), or just the Unitary Platform (Spanish: Plataforma Unitaria; PU), is a Venezuelan opposition political alliance made up of civil society, trade unions, retired military personnel, political parties, and deputies of the 2016–2021 National Assembly.
Democratic Unitary Platform Plataforma Unitaria Democrática | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Abbreviation | PUD or PU ; Unidad |
| Leader | María Corina Machado |
| Secretary-General | José Luis Cartaya |
| Spokesperson | Omar Barboza |
| Founded | 21 April 2021 |
| Preceded by | Democratic Unity Roundtable |
| Ideology | Anti-Chavismo Liberal democracy |
| Political position | Big tent |
| National Assembly | 11 / 277 |
| Latin American Parliament | 0 / 12 |
| Mercosur Parliament | 0 / 23 |
| Governors | 3 / 23 |
| Mayor | 62 / 335 |
| State legislatures | 50 / 253 |
History
editOn April 21, 2021, Juan Guaidó presented a document on a new opposition alliance called the Unitary Platform, which integrates civil society, trade unions, retired military personnel, political parties and deputies of the National Assembly elected for the period 2016-2021 with more inclusive and comprehensive features.[1] At the end of June 2021, the National Electoral Council (CNE) rehabilitated the Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD) as a national political party in order to participate in 2021 regional elections.[2][3] On August 31, 2021, the MUD rejoined the Venezuelan electoral landscape with the support of the Unitary Platform, but with the use of the MUD card and the coalition is rehabilitated by the CNE and the political parties belonging to the FAVL with the intention of participating in the regionals on November 21.[4][5]
Members
editThe following parties are part of the Unitary Platform:
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ a b Faction of the party, led by Henry Ramos Allup
- ^ a b Faction of the party, led by Roberto Enriquez
References
edit- ^ «40 partidos políticos regionales y nacionales, diputados que habían sido electos para el período que terminó en enero de 2021, el Frente Amplio y la denominada Conferencia Ciudadana que reúne a gremios, sindicatos, productores y militares retirados, suscribieron un manifiesto que marca el arranque de la alianza» "Oposición liderada por Juan Guaidó presentó nueva plataforma unitaria". Crónica Uno. 21 April 2021.
- ^ "CNE rehabilita tarjeta de la MUD y la deja en manos de las autoridades originales de la coalición". Crónica Uno (in Spanish). 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ^ « El Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Venezuela habilitó este martes a la coalición opositora Mesa de la Unidad Democrática (MUD),» "Guaidó ve vacía la promesa de Maduro de quitar las autoridades regionales paralelas". EFE agencia. 29 June 2021.
- ^ "En 5 puntos: Plataforma Unitaria anuncia su participación en las regionales con la tarjeta de la MUD". Runrun (in Spanish). 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ "Plataforma Unitaria anuncia que participará en las elecciones del 21-N". El Universal (in Spanish). 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2021-08-31.