Socialist Party of Mexico
Political party in Mexico
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The Socialist Party of Mexico (Spanish: Partido Socialista de México) also known as PSM, is a defunct socialist political party in Mexico, founded in 2001.[1] led by Rafael Aguilar Talamantes.[2][3][4]
Socialist Party of Mexico Partido Socialista de México | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | PSM |
| Leader | Rafael Aguilar Talamantes |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Dissolved | 2013 |
| Merger of | PRD |
| Preceded by | PFCRN |
| Ideology | Socialism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
The PSM was formed by former members of the Cardenist Front of National Reconstruction and the Party of the Democratic Revolution.[3][4]
History
The party contested the 2001 municipal election in Tlaxcala, obtaining 328 votes. In the municipality of San Pablo del Monte it obtained 160 votes (0.8%).[5] In the 2002 elections to municipal presidents in Guerrero, it obtained 2118 votes.[6] In the elections to local deputies, it obtained 2449 votes.[7]
In 2004 the Aguilar declared that the party had become active on the national level.[8]
