Claudia de la Cruz | |
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| Born | c. 1980 New York City, New York, United States |
| Political orientation | Marxism–Leninism Liberation theology |
| Political party | PSL |
Claudia De la Cruz (born c. 1980) is a Statesian communist and PSL member running for president in the 2024 presidential election with Karina Garcia as her running mate.[1] She co-founded The People's Forum in New York City.[2]
Early life
De la Cruz was born in the South Bronx to parents from the Dominican Republic.[2]
Education
De la Cruz studied at the City University of New York and completed seminary in 2007.[2]
Political activism
When she was 13, De la Cruz began organizing at her local church to promote liberation theology. She participated in campaigns to free political prisoners and against the Navy occupation of Puerto Rico, blockade of Cuba, Zionism, and police brutality. At the age of 17, she traveled to Cuba during the Special Period. In 2003, she protested against the U.S. invasion of Iraq. In 2004, she co-founded Da Urban Butterflies, a youth leadership organization for young women from the Bronx.[2]
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References
- ↑ "End Capitalism Before It Ends Us: Claudia De La Cruz & Karina Garcia for President & VP" (2023-09-11). Liberation News. Archived from the original on 2023-09-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "About the Candidates". Claudia & Karina 2024. Archived from the original on 2023-09-08.