Popular Socialist Party (Cuba) facts for kids
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Popular Socialist Party
Partido Socialista Popular
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| General Secretary | Blas Roca Calderio (last) |
| Founded | 1925 |
| Dissolved | 1961 |
| Succeeded by | Integrated Revolutionary Organizations |
| Headquarters | Havana |
| Newspaper | Hoy |
| Labor Union wing | Confederación Nacional Obrera de Cuba |
| Ideology | Communism Marxism–Leninism |
| National affiliation | Democratic Socialist Coalition (1939–1944) |
| Colors | Red |
The Popular Socialist Party (Spanish: Partido Socialista Popular, PSP) was an important political group in Cuba. It was a communist party, which means it believed in a society where everyone is equal. They wanted to make sure that workers had fair rights and that wealth was shared among all people.
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What Was the Popular Socialist Party?
The PSP was a political party in Cuba that aimed to create a society based on communist ideas. This means they wanted a system where the government controlled major industries. They believed this would help share resources fairly among everyone. Their main goal was to improve the lives of working-class people.
Early Days and Founding
The party started in 1925. It was first known as the Communist Party of Cuba (Spanish: Partido Comunista de Cuba). A group of people who believed in these ideas came together to form it.
Key Founders
Some of the important people who helped start the party were Blas Roca, Anibal Escalante, Fabio Grobart, Alfonso Bernal del Riesgo, and Julio Antonio Mella. Mella was a very active leader in the early years. He worked hard to spread the party's message. Sadly, he was killed in Mexico in 1929.
Changing Names and Popularity
Over time, the party changed its name a few times. After its start, it was renamed the "Communist Revolutionary Union." Later, it became the "Popular Socialist Party." This last change was for elections. They hoped a new name would help them gain more votes.
Challenges and Decline
The party faced challenges, especially after 1944. Another political group, the Partido Auténtico, won the elections that year. This made the Popular Socialist Party less popular with voters. They found it harder to get their ideas heard and gain support.
Merging into a New Party
In 1961, the Popular Socialist Party joined with other groups. They formed a new organization called the Integrated Revolutionary Organizations (ORI). This merger marked the end of the Popular Socialist Party as a separate group. Its members continued their work within the new organization.
See also
In Spanish: Partido Socialista Popular (Cuba) para niños
