Commons (Colombian political party)
The Commons (Spanish: Comunes), previously Common Alternative Revolutionary Force (Spanish: Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Común, FARC) until 24 January 2021, is a communist political party in Colombia, established in 2017 as the political successor of the former rebel group the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The peace accords agreed upon by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and the Colombian government in 2016 provided for the FARC's participation in politics as a legal, registered political party following its successful disarmament.
Commons Comunes | |
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| President | Timoleón Jiménez |
| Founded | 1 September 2017 |
| Legalised | 31 October 2017 |
| Preceded by | FARC CCCP |
| Youth wing | Jóvenes del Común |
| Women's and LGBT wing | Comuneras - Mujeres y Diversidades |
| Ideology | Communism Marxism–Leninism Bolivarianism |
| Political position | Far-left |
| National affiliation | Historic Pact for Colombia |
| International affiliation | IMCWP |
| Colors | Red Green White |
| Chamber of Representatives | 5 / 188 |
| Senate | 5 / 108 |
| Governors | 0 / 32 |
| Mayors | 0 / 1,102 |
| Website | |
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The party was founded after a failed referendum in October 2016 with the majority of Colombian voters voting to reject the peace agreement. The "yes" campaign to accept the peace negotiations were pushed by President Santos, while the "no" campaign to reject the agreement was backed by former president Álvaro Uribe. The "no" vote won with 50.2% of the vote. The failed referendum came after four years of peace negotiations. After mild alterations to the peace agreements, the government approved the new deal by pushing it through Congress. This has led to some controversy with those who voted no arguing that the deal offered too much leniency.