I Am Because We Are Soy Porque Somos | |
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Abbreviation | SPS |
Leader | Francia Márquez |
Founded | 21 July 2021 |
Ideology | Afro-Colombian interests Ubuntu philosophy Feminism Environmentalism Indigenismo Progressivism Anti-racism |
Political position | Left-wing |
National affiliation | Historic Pact |
Colours | Black |
Senate | 0 / 108 |
Chamber of Representatives | 1 / 172 |
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Soy Porque Somos (SPS ; lit. 'I Am Because We Are') is a Colombian left-wing political party of Afro-Colombian origin founded on 21 July 2021. It is one of the movements that make up the Historic Pact, a political coalition that led Gustavo Petro to the presidency. The Vice President of Colombia Francia Márquez is the founder and leader of the movement.[1]
This movement is inspired by the ubuntu philosophy of South African origin[2] and promotes ideas such as: social, economic, gender, racial and environmental justice, the protection of human rights, among others.[3]