The Raza Unida Party (RUP) is a United States third political party. The official name was "Partido Nacional de La Raza Unida". It was the first third party to be formed around ethnic lines. The party was termed La Raza in reference to the Mestizo people. The "La Raza Unida Party" sought better housing, job, and educational opportunities for Mexican-Americans. "Partido de la Raza Unida" literally translates as "The Party of the People.

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  • The Raza Unida Party (RUP) is a United States third political party. The official name was "Partido Nacional de La Raza Unida". It was the first third party to be formed around ethnic lines. The party was termed La Raza in reference to the Mestizo people. The "La Raza Unida Party" sought better housing, job, and educational opportunities for Mexican-Americans. "Partido de la Raza Unida" literally translates as "The Party of the People. " Although "raza" can be translated to "race", in this context, "raza" is an endearment term in Spanish meaning "my people". The mistranslation has fueled racists attacks from right wing groups in the United States.
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  • The Raza Unida Party (RUP) is a United States third political party. The official name was "Partido Nacional de La Raza Unida". It was the first third party to be formed around ethnic lines. The party was termed La Raza in reference to the Mestizo people. The "La Raza Unida Party" sought better housing, job, and educational opportunities for Mexican-Americans. "Partido de la Raza Unida" literally translates as "The Party of the People.
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  • Raza Unida Party
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