Partido Auténtico
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The Partido Auténtico (also known as the Cuban Revolutionary Party-Auténtico or PRC-A) was a Cuban political party most active between the years of 1933 to 1952.
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[edit] Formation and Membership
The Partido Auténtico had its origins in the nationalist and anti-liberal Revolution of 1933.
It was constituted on February of 1934 by many of the same individuals that had brought about the downfall of Gerardo Machado in the previous year to defend the changes that the Revolution of 1933 had brought about. [1]
[edit] Ideological Leanings
The Partido Auténtico was the most nationalistic of the major parties that existed between the Revolution of 1933 and the Revolution of 1959. It had as its theme "Cuba para los cubanos" (Cuba for Cubans).
The Partido Auténtico's electoral program contained socialist and corporatist elements. For instance, while in power, the Auténticos supported numerous efforts to strengthen the power of the labor unions, which were some of the party's biggest supporters. Moreover, some of its members supported the management of the economy through tripartite commissions consisting of businessmen, labor leaders and government bureaucrats as well as a second chamber (senate) that was comprised of labor and business interest groups.
[edit] Influence
Although the Partido Auténtico had significant influence during this period, they eventually became unpopular and, despite significant reforms, their administrations led to Fulgencio Batista's return to power.
The Constitution of 1940 reflected was heavily influenced by the nationalist and socialist ideas that was at the heart of the Partido Auténtico's program.
[edit] Notable Members
The two most prominent members of the party, Ramón Grau San Martín and Carlos Prío Socarrás, each held the role of President of Cuba. Grau was president twice, between 1933-34 and 1944-48, followed by the presidency of Prío 1948-52.
[edit] References
- ^ Suchlicki, Jaime. Cuba: from Columbus and Castro and Beyond
