People's Liberation Party (Timor-Leste)
Political party in Timor-Leste
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The People's Liberation Party (Tetum: Partidu Libertasaun Popular; abbreviated PLP) is a political party in Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor).[2] The party is led by former East Timorese president Taur Matan Ruak, who became the PLP's leader in 2017.[3]
(officially recognized by the Supreme Court)
People's Liberation Party Partidu Libertasaun Popular | |
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| Abbreviation | PLP |
| President | Taur Matan Ruak |
| Founder | Adérito de Jesus Soares |
| Founded | 22 December 2015 (officially recognized by the Supreme Court) |
| Headquarters | Caicoli, Dili, Timor-Leste |
| Ideology | Developmentalism Fiscal conservatism[1] |
| Political position | Centre[1] |
| Colours | Green Light blue |
| National Parliament | 4 / 65 |
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History
On 9 December 2015, the PLP submitted 35,000 signatures from its supporters to the East Timorese Supreme Court, to be officially recognized as a political party. On 22 December 2015, the Supreme Court accepted their request and officially recognized the party. In 2015, it was reported that then East Timorese president Taur Matan Ruak planned on becoming the leader of the PLP after he finished his term in office.[4] In 2017, Taur Matan Ruak became the PLP's leader, replacing Adérito de Jesus Soares.
Election results
Legislative elections
| Election | Party leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Taur Matan Ruak | 60,098 | 10.58% | 8 / 65 |
New |  3rd |
Opposition |
| 2018[a] | 309,663 | 49.58% | 8 / 65 |
 0 |
1st |
Coalition | |
| 2023 | 40,720 | 5.88% | 4 / 65 |
 4 |
5th |
Opposition |
- Run as part of the Alliance for Change and Progress.
