The Conservative Party (, PC) was a political party in
Venezuela
Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many Federal Dependencies of Venezuela, islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It com ...
, founded in 1830. It was the rival of the
Liberal Party
The Liberal Party is any of many political parties around the world.
The meaning of ''liberal'' varies around the world, ranging from liberal conservatism on the right to social liberalism on the left. For example, while the political systems ...
.
History
The party very successfully promoted conservative policies during the early days of the Republic. Several of the early presidents of the country were members of the Conservative Party.
List of presidents
United States of Venezuela
Notes
See also
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Federal War
The Federal War () — also known as the Great War or the 5 Year War — was a civil war in Venezuela between the Conservative Party and the Liberal Party over the monopoly the Conservatives held over government positions and land ownership, an ...
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Dios y Federación
''Dios y Federación'' () is considered the traditional Motto, state motto of Venezuela. It was first used as the rallying cry of the rebel forces during the Federal War, and it was subsequently incorporated into the country's Coat of arms of Ven ...
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Liberalism and conservatism in Latin America
Liberal parties in Venezuela
Political parties established in 1840
Political parties disestablished in 1899
Defunct liberal political parties
Defunct political parties in Venezuela
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