Chilean Communist Party (Proletarian Action) facts for kids
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Chilean Communist Party (Proletarian Action)
Partido Comunista Chileno (Acción Proletaria)
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| General Secretary | Eduardo Artés |
| Founded | November 8, 1979 |
| Split from | PCR |
| Headquarters | Av. Matta 692 Santiago |
| Newspaper | Remolino Popular |
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| Political position | Far-left |
| National affiliation | UPA |
| International affiliation | ICOR World Anti-Imperialist Platform |
| Colours | Red, Gold |
| Slogan | "To recast Chile!" (¡A refundar Chile!) |
| Chamber of Deputies |
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| Senate |
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The Chilean Communist Party (Proletarian Action) (Spanish: Partido Comunista Chileno (Acción Proletaria), PC(AP)) is a political party in Chile. It was started in 1979. This party follows a strict form of communism called Marxism–Leninism. They are known for being "anti-revisionist," which means they stick closely to the original ideas of leaders like Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Stalin, without changing them.
The PC(AP) has put forward its own candidates in elections. The main leader of the party, called the General Secretary, is Eduardo Artés. The party is also part of international groups like the International Coordination of Revolutionary Parties and Organizations (ICOR) and the World Anti-Imperialist Platform (WAP). These groups connect similar parties around the world.
History of the Party
The Chilean Communist Party (Proletarian Action) began on November 8, 1979. It formed when some members left another group called the Revolutionary Communist Party. In 1984, the PC(AP) joined a group called "Coordinadora de Organizaciones Revolucionarias."
During the 1990s and 2000s, the party was part of different political alliances. These included Movimiento Izquierda Democrática Allendista, Unidos Venceremos, and Juntos Podemos. They left Juntos Podemos when its leader asked members to support a different candidate in the 2006 presidential elections.
While part of Juntos Podemos, the party's leader, Eduardo Artés, ran for the Senate. He was an independent candidate because the PC(AP) was not officially registered. He received about 50,000 votes but was not elected.
In 2009, the party wanted Artés to run for president. However, because the party was not officially registered, they could not sign him up for the election. Since 2009, the PC(AP) has encouraged people to spoil their votes or not vote at all. They do this to show they do not support the current government or the election system.
What the Party Believes
The Chilean Communist Party (Proletarian Action) follows the ideas of Marxism–Leninism very closely. They believe in the teachings of important thinkers like Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Stalin. They are "anti-revisionist," meaning they do not want to change these core ideas.
The party supports the struggles of working people. They aim for a "democratic and popular revolution." This revolution would lead to a society where workers have more control, moving towards socialism and then communism. They believe this can be achieved through different ways. These include fighting for small changes, which helps organize people and raise their awareness. It can also include bigger actions, like a popular uprising.
The party is organized in a way called "democratic centralism." This means that once a decision is made, everyone in the party follows it. Their main goal is to become the leading group for the working class in Chile.
See also
In Spanish: Partido Comunista Chileno (Acción Proletaria) para niños
