Quebracho (group)

Quebracho (group)

Quebracho (named after a type of wood known for its hardness) is a left-wing group in Argentina that self-proclaims itself as bolivarian. Its official name is Movimiento Patriótico Revolucionario Quebracho (Revolutionary Patriotic Movement Quebracho). According to their own publications, Quebracho defines themselves as "a political organization that fights for the national and social liberation of our country. For a just peace, economic independence, and political sovereignty. For the National Anti-Imperialist Revolution."

Quebracho promotes the abolition of private property and the reduction of poverty. Its aggressive and confrontational tactics have brought it into conflict with some other leftist organizations, and it is not included in any political coalition on the left side of the spectrum.

Fernando Esteche is the top public leader of Quebracho. He was prosecuted and jailed in charges stemming from political violence during a march on April 5, 2007, but was freed in October 2007