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What was the name of the political movement Uribe founded in 2012?

  • Liberal Center

  • People's Choice

  • Democratic Center

  • Progressive Alliance

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The Democratic Center is a Colombian political party founded by former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez in 2012. The party was created as a result of Uribe's split from the Colombian Conservative Party, which he had led since 2002. The Democratic Center is a center-right party that supports economic liberalization, fiscal responsibility, and strong national security. The party has been accused of being authoritarian and of using violence to suppress dissent.
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