Humanist Party Partido Humanista | |
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Secretary-General | Gustavo Viglieca |
Founded | 8 March 1984 |
Headquarters | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Membership (2016) | 18,548 |
Ideology | Universal humanism |
Political position | Left-wing [1] |
National affiliation | Frente de Todos |
Regional affiliation | São Paulo Forum |
International affiliation | Humanist International |
Colours | Orange |
Website | |
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