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Andalusian Liberation
Liberación Andaluza
تحرير الأندلس Tahrir al-Andalus |
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| Leader | Abderramán Ortiz Molera Yasser Calderón |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Dissolved | 1989 |
| Merger of | Yama'a Islámica de Al-Andalus |
| Ideology | Andalusian nationalism Independentism Arabism Islamic Andalusianism |
| Political position | Syncretic |
| Colors | Green White |
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Andalusian Liberation (in Spanish: Liberación Andaluza; LA) was a political party in Andalusia, a region in southern Spain. This party wanted Andalusia to be an independent country. It also supported Andalusian nationalism, which means a strong belief in the unique culture and identity of Andalusia.
In the 1986 elections in Andalusia, Andalusian Liberation received 5,996 votes. This was a small number, only 0.18% of all votes. Because it didn't get much support, the party stopped being an active political group in 1989.
What Andalusian Liberation Believed In
Andalusian Liberation had a mix of ideas. They combined the thoughts of Blas Infante, who is seen as the "Father of the Andalusian Homeland," with a new way of looking at Al Andalus. Al-Andalus was the name for parts of the Iberian Peninsula ruled by Muslims in the past. This new view was called Islamic Neo-andalusism.
The party believed that the Arabic language should be an official language in Andalusia. They strongly wanted Andalusia to become an independent country, separate from Spain. They also thought that Islam was not just a religion. Instead, they saw it as a key part of the special culture and "genius" of Andalusia.
Andalusia's Borders and History
Andalusian Liberation wanted a bigger Andalusia. They believed this larger region should include more than just the current area of Andalusia. They wanted it to also include the region of Murcia and parts of Extremadura (the province of Badajoz). They also looked to the Sierra de Alcaraz in Castilla-La Mancha, the Algarve in Portugal, and Gibraltar. This idea of wanting to get back lands that were once part of a historical territory is called irredentism.
The party was against the Capitulations of Granada. This treaty was signed in 1491 when the Christian rulers took control of Granada. Andalusian Liberation also believed that Spain had "colonized" Andalusia. They thought Spain had taken over and controlled Andalusia in an unfair way.
See also
In Spanish: Liberación Andaluza para niños
