Popular Liberation Front (Spain) facts for kids
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Popular Liberation Front
Frente de Liberación Popular
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| Founded | 1958 |
| Dissolved | 1969 |
| Headquarters | Madrid |
| Ideology | Democratic socialism Antifascism New Left Antiimperialism Self-management socialism |
| Political position | Left |
| National affiliation | Linked to the Workers' Front of Catalonia and to Euskadiko Sozialisten Batasuna. |
The Popular Liberation Front (also known as FLP or FELIPE) was a secret group in Spain. It worked against the government of Francisco Franco from 1958 to 1969. This group was founded by Julio Cerón.
Many people joined FLP. Some well-known members included José Luis Leal, Pasqual Maragall, José Pedro Pérez Llorca, and Miguel Roca.
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What Was the Popular Liberation Front?
The Popular Liberation Front, or FLP, was a political group. It was formed because other left-wing groups found it hard to operate in Spain. The FLP was inspired by new ideas from other countries. These ideas came from groups like the PSU in France and PSIUP in Italy. They also looked at the New Left and anti-imperialist movements around the world.
How It Started
The FLP began in 1958. It aimed to bring new political ideas to Spain. The group wanted to see changes in how the country was run. They believed in ideas like democratic socialism. This means they wanted a society where people had more say in their government.
Important Connections
The FLP had connections with other groups in Spain. In the region of Catalonia, they were linked to the Workers' Front of Catalonia. In the Basque Country, they worked with Euskadiko Sozialisten Batasuna. These connections helped them spread their message.
Challenges and Protests
The FLP faced many challenges. The government at the time did not allow groups like the FLP to operate openly.
- 1962 Crackdown: In 1962, the government took action against the FLP. About 100 members of the group were arrested by the police. This made it harder for the FLP to continue its work.
- 1969 Student Protests: In 1969, a student named Enrique Ruano was a member of the FLP. He died while he was under arrest by the government's political police. This event caused a lot of anger. Students across Spain organized many protests and strikes at universities. Because of these protests, the government declared a "State of Exception" on January 24, 1969. This meant that certain rights were temporarily suspended to control the situation.
The Popular Liberation Front eventually ended in 1969.
See also
In Spanish: Frente de Liberación Popular para niños
