Democratic Union Party (Cuba)
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The Democratic Union Party was a political party
in Cuba
. The party was founded in 1899 by conservative sectors. In an alliance with the Republican Party of Havana
, the DUP won the Constitutional Assembly
elections in 1900.
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 Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
. The party was founded in 1899 by conservative sectors. In an alliance with the Republican Party of Havana
Republican Party of Havana
The Republican Party of Havana was a political party in Cuba. The party was founded in the end of 1899. It was led by Dr. Domingo Méndez Capote. Prominent party members included Mario García Menocal, Eugenio Sánchez Agramonte, Fernando Freyre de Andrade, Manuel María Coronado, Manuel Despaigne and...
, the DUP won the Constitutional Assembly
Cuban Constitutional Assembly election, 1900
Constitutional Assembly elections were held in Cuba on 15 September 1900. The result was a victory for the Republican-Democratic Coalition , which won 18 of the 31 seats.-Results:...
elections in 1900.