National Convergence
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The National Convergence (Spanish: Convergencia Nacional) is a political party in Venezuela.
National Convergence Convergencia Nacional | |
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| Leader | Juan José Caldera |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Split from | Copei |
| Headquarters | San Felipe, Yaracuy |
| Ideology | Christian democracy Economic liberalism Christian humanism |
| Political position | Centre to centre-right |
| National affiliation | Unitary Platform |
| International affiliation | Christian Democrat Organization of America (observer party) |
| Colours | Yellow, Green, Red |
| Seats in the Latin American Parliament | 0 / 12 |
| Seats in the National Assembly | 0 / 277 |
| Governors | 0 / 23 |
| Mayors | 0 / 337 |
It was founded in 1993 by former President of Venezuela Rafael Caldera, who was a member of Copei and won a second term in the 1993 elections.
From 1995 to 2004 Eduardo Lapi held the Governorship of Yaracuy for the party. The party boycotted the 2005 elections.
- Rafael Caldera (1994–1999) – Direct elections – Lawyer