ROOTS RAIZ | |
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| Leader | Ursell Arends |
| Chairman | Maximino Wernet |
| Founders | Tai-Foo Lee, Ursell Arends |
| Founded | 9 June 2017 |
| Ideology | Social democracy Progressivism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colours | Dark blue Green |
| Slogan | Sembrando Futuro |
| Parliament of Aruba | 2 / 21
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| Website | |
| raizaruba.com | |
RAIZ (lit. 'Roots') is an Aruban political party. The party was founded on 9 June 2017 by Tai-Foo Lee and Ursell Arends, the latter of whom is also the party leader.[1] Raiz is a middle-class party with a progressive, social-democratic slant.[2] It aims to distinguish itself from the traditional parties through innovative campaign and political culture. The party's spearheads are public finances and transparency of governance.
- ^ "RAIZ ta den preparacion pa eleccion 2021". 24 ora.com. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ "Nieuwe partij Raiz in de startblokken". Amigoe. 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2021.