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The Green Party of Timor ( pt, Partido os Verdes de Timor), commonly known as The Greens ( pt, Os Verdes), is a political party in East Timor.Lusa
''Novo partido timorense Os Verdes debate apoio a candidato às presidenciais'', 30 January 2022
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According to the press, the party has its strongest supporters among members of the ritual arts groups 7-7, whose symbols can be found in many parts of the state capital
The party's logo with the clenched fist is clearly derived from the logo of Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI).
''Novo partido timorense Os Verdes debate apoio a candidato às presidenciais'', 30 January 2022
Retrieved on 4 February 2022
History and background
Twice the party failed in its attempt to register officially with the East Timor Supreme Court of Justice. The first time, in January 2021, the criteria for identifying signatories were not met. In the second attempt, there were irregularities with the records from four municipalities. On 21 April 2022, the court finally granted provisional approval, which was officially published on 26 April. On 5 April, the East Timorese Ministry of Justice had already confirmed the receipt of the necessary 20,000 signatures.
According to the press, the party has its strongest supporters among members of the ritual arts groups 7-7, whose symbols can be found in many parts of the state capital Dili
Dili (Portuguese/Tetum: ''Díli'') is the capital, largest city of East Timor and the second largest city in Timor islands after Kupang (Indonesia). It lies on the northern coast of the island of Timor, in a small area of flat land hemmed in ...
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On 30 January 2022, the party gave its leader António Lela Hunu Cruz
Antonio is a masculine given name of Etruscan language, Etruscan origin deriving from the root name Antonius. It is a common name among Romance language-speaking populations as well as the Balkans and Lusophone Africa. It has been among the top 40 ...
the power to decide on a candidate for the 2022 East Timorese presidential election
Presidential elections were held in East Timor on 19 March 2022. Incumbent Francisco Guterres sought election to a second term. As none of the presidential nominees received at least 50% of the cast votes, a runoff was held on 19 April 2022, bet ...
. However, the deadline to officially notify the court on 4 February passed. Instead, the Greens publicly supported the incumbent Francisco Guterres of the left-leaning Fretilin. Green supporters appeared as endorsers with their party flags at campaign events, along with activists. However, the presidential election was won by José Ramos-Horta.
In the 2023 East Timorese parliamentary election
Parliamentary elections were held in East Timor on 21 May 2023. The governing coalition going into the election was a four-party government of Fretilin– PLP– KHUNTO– PD, whilst CNRT was in opposition and held the executive branch.
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, the PVT narrowly missed the four percent hurdle with 3.63% (25,106 votes).
Political contents
The PVT says it wants a "resilient, inclusive and sustainable society". It wants to represent unemployed youth, traditions, the disabled and environmental protection. Based on the 7-7, President Hunu Cruz calls "ritual, cultural, spiritual and heritage arts part of East Timor" and belonging to the "principle of the 7-7" and the party.
The party's logo with the clenched fist is clearly derived from the logo of Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI).
Election results
Legislative elections
References