Social Party of National Unity
political party, Colombia
Also known as: PSUN, Partido Social de Unidad Nacional
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history of Colombia
- In Colombia: Colombia in the 21st century
…the principal founders of the Social Party of National Unity (Partido Social de Unidad Nacional), which was created by supporters of Uribe, most of whom, like Uribe, had left the Liberal Party. In July 2010 relations with Colombia were severed by Venezuelan Pres. Hugo Chávez in response to Colombian allegations…
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role of Santos
- In Juan Manuel Santos
…politician who cofounded (2005) the Social Party of National Unity (Partido Social de Unidad Nacional, or Partido de la U), later served as president of Colombia (2010–18), and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016 for his efforts to end the protracted war with the Marxist guerrilla organization FARC…
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