Partido Ortodoxo

The Party of the Cuban People – Orthodox (Spanish: Partido del Pueblo Cubano – Ortodoxos, PPC-O), commonly shortened to the Orthodox Party (Spanish: Partido Ortodoxo), was a Cuban populist political party. It was founded in 1947 by Eduardo Chibás in response to government corruption and lack of reform. Its primary aims were the establishment of a distinct national identity, economic independence and the implementation of social reforms.

Orthodox Party
Partido Ortodoxo
LeaderEduardo Chibás
Emilio Ochoa
Founded15 May 1947 (1947-05-15)
Dissolved1952 (1952)
Split fromAuthentic Party
HeadquartersHavana
NewspaperCMQ Radio (FM)
Youth wingOrthodox Youth
(Juventud Ortodoxa)
IdeologyCuban nationalism
Anti-imperialism
Populism
Factions:
Democratic socialism
Social democracy
Social corporatism
Liberalism
Agrarian reform
Political positionBig tent
Colors  Black
Slogan"Shame against money"
(Vergüenza contra dinero)
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