Soy Porque Somos
I Am Because We Are Soy Porque Somos | |
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| Abbreviation | SPS |
| Leader | Francia Márquez |
| Founded | 21 July 2021 |
| Ideology | Afro-Colombian interests Ubuntu philosophy Feminism Environmentalism Indigenismo Progressivism Anti-racism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| National affiliation | Historic Pact |
| Colours | Black |
| Senate | 0 / 108 |
| Chamber of Representatives | 1 / 172 |
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Soy Porque Somos (SPS ; lit. 'I Am Because We Are') is a Colombian left-wing political party of Afro-Colombian origin founded on 21 July 2021. It is one of the movements that make up the Historic Pact, a political coalition that led Gustavo Petro to the presidency. The Vice President of Colombia Francia Márquez is the founder and leader of the movement.
This movement is inspired by the ubuntu philosophy of South African origin and promotes ideas such as: social, economic, gender, racial and environmental justice, the protection of human rights, among others.