mid-term elections. However, for the 1954 elections the party allied against the Partido Auténtico alongside Progressive Action, the Radical Union and the Republican Democratic Party, putting forward the victorious Batista as their presidential candidate. The Liberal Party finished second in the House elections behind Progressive Action. Successor The modern party, named National Liberal Party of Cuba, was founded in 2004. It is a member of Liberal International. See also Liberalism in Cuba References Defunct political parties in Cuba Liberal parties in Cuba Political parties established in 1878 Political parties disestablished in 1952 1878 establishments in Cuba 1952 disestablishments in Cuba