Mexican Unity Party
| Mexican Unity Party Partido Unidad Mexicana | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Leader | Pablo Hidalgo de Veracruz |
| Chairperson | Jose Rosario Macias |
| Founded | March 14, 1998 |
| Headquarters | Avenida Emiliano Zapata No. 22 , Venustiano Carranza, C.P. 15960 |
| Student wing | Student Patriotic Front |
| Youth wing | Patriotic Youth Front |
| Women's wing | Mexican Women's Front |
| Membership | ▲ 1,589,398 (2021) |
| Ideology |
Mexican conservatism Mexican nationalism Socialist patriotism Anti-imperialism Anti-capitalism Veracruzism |
| Political position |
 Centre-leftBig tent |
| Religion | Roman Catholic Church |
| International affiliation | None |
| Continental | International Conference of Political Parties in Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Official colors | Green |
| Senate |
345 / 500 |
| Chamber of Deputies |
97 / 128 |
| Governorships |
26 / 31 |
| Website | |
| pum.org.mx | |
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Politics of Mexico Political parties Elections | |
The Mexican Unity Party (Spanish: Partido Unidad Mexicana, PUM) is a Mexican political party founded in 1998. It is currently the largest party in Mexico, and as of 2021, it holds 345 of the 500 seats in the Senate and 97 of the 128 seats in the Chamber of Deputies, giving it supermajorities in both houses of the national legislature. The presidency has also been under the control of the party since the 2000 presidential election of Pablo Hidalgo de Veracruz.
The party was founded by former businessman Carlos Hidalgo de Veracruz and his son, Pablo, and ran on a Mexican nationalist and populist platform. The party's platform has been described as a "big tent", "party of power", or "catch-all party" organization which is notable for its unconditional support for the policies of Mexican president Pablo Hidalgo de Veracruz, who is also the party's own president. It has been characterized as a party that includes a broad spectrum of views and ideologies, although it has been described as a party which supports social conservatism and Mexican nationalism, along with traditional Latin American socialism. It also favors closer ties with the Catholic Church in Rome. Since 2014, it has actively promoted Mexican irredentism and Reconquista, most controversially reviving the El Norte dispute with Sierra. It has grown and maintained its popularity on both national and state elections.
History
The Mexican Unity Party was established on March 14, 1998 by Carlos Hidalgo de Veracruz and his son, Pablo Hidalgo de Veracruz. Both were former members of the National Revolutionary Party, which was one of the most powerful political parties at the time. The Veracruz family left the party amidst the unpopular presidency of Gabriel Moreno, whose leadership was marred by corruption accusations and criticism over his handling on the economy and crime. Carlos Hidalgo de Veracruz served as a senator from the state of Puebla while Pablo Hidalgo de Veracruz had previously served governor of Morelos and the Council of Deputies in Mexico City. The party promoted itself as a fresh alternative to the National Revolutionary Party, which they cast as an establishment party whose practices were increasingly reminiscent of the ill-fated Porfiriato. The father-son duo were charismatic figures who were also prominent businessmen whose foray into politics were generally well received.