March 26 Movement
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The March 26 Movement is a leftist political party
in Uruguay
, which emerged out the Tupamaros
. Since its foundation in 1971 until March 2008 was a member organisation of the Broad Front
. After that the M26 founded a new party called "Asamblea Popular" (People's Assembly) in cooperation with other leftwing groups.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
, which emerged out the Tupamaros
Tupamaros
Tupamaros, also known as the MLN-T , was an urban guerrilla organization in Uruguay in the 1960s and 1970s. The MLN-T is inextricably linked to its most important leader, Raúl Sendic, and his brand of social politics...
. Since its foundation in 1971 until March 2008 was a member organisation of the Broad Front
Broad Front (Uruguay)
The Broad Front is a Uruguayan left-wing coalition of political parties. It is led by Jorge Brovetto. Frente Amplio has close ties with PIT-CNT trade union and the cooperative housing movement.-History:...
. After that the M26 founded a new party called "Asamblea Popular" (People's Assembly) in cooperation with other leftwing groups.