Force_for_Change_Democratic_Movement_–_Liberal_Party
Force for Change Democratic Movement – Liberal Party
Political party in São Tomé and Príncipe
The Force for Change Democratic Movement-Liberal Party (Portuguese: Movimento Democrático das Forças da Mudança-Partido Liberal) is a former political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. It was formed after the 29 July 2001 presidential elections by supporters of the elected president Fradique de Menezes. Tomé Vera Cruz became the party's first Secretary General.
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At the legislative elections, 3 March 2002, the party won together with the Democratic Convergence Party-Reflection Group 39.4% of the popular vote and 23 out of 55 seats. The same alliance won at the legislative election, held on 26 March 2006, 36.79% and 23 out of 55 seats.
Fradique de Menezes, who represented the party in the 30 July 2006 presidential election, was re-elected with 60.58% of the vote.