Democratic Change (Panama)

Democratic Change (Panama)
Cambio Democrático
Leader Ricardo Martinelli
Founded May 20, 1998
Headquarters Panama City, Panama
Ideology Liberal conservatism
Right-wing populism
Christian democracy,
Official colours Green, Pink, White

Democratic Change (Cambio Democrático) is a political party in Panama. At the last legislative elections, May 2, 2004, the party won 7.4 % of the popular vote and 3 out of 78 seats. In the last presidential election, the party ticket, Ricardo Martinelli, was elected President of Panama.

The party was founded on May 20, 1998 and its leader is Ricardo Martinelli. The party lists more than 90,000 members according to the information provided by The Electoral Court (Tribunal Electoral).

The party has shown the most growth of any political party in Panama in 2008.

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