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What political party did Césaire found in 1958?

  • Parti progressiste martiniquais

  • Parti socialiste

  • Parti communiste français

  • Parti radical

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Parti progressiste martiniquais, a political party founded in 1958 by Aimé Césaire, a prominent figure in the Negritude movement. The party advocated for greater autonomy for Martinique, a French overseas department, and played a significant role in the island's political landscape. Césaire served as mayor of Fort-de-France, the capital of Martinique, for over 50 years and was a vocal advocate for social justice and decolonization.
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