Bases Autónomas
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Bases Autónomas was a Spanish
neo-Nazi
group.
Formed in Madrid
in 1983, the group, self defined as anti-capitalist and Autonomous Nationalist , aimed to increase youth involvement in the neo-nazi movement . They published magazines that encouraged violent action, and used the Celtic cross
as their symbol. Membership was largely made up of football
hooligan
Ultras
and racist skinheads
who operated in small cells. The violence of the group such as large scale attacks on anarchist and communist groups and several attacks on state institutions , attracted much police scrutiny and the Bases Autónomas were finally disbanded as an organization in the mid 90s.
Spain
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neo-Nazi
Neo-Nazism
Neo-Nazism consists of post-World War II social or political movements seeking to revive Nazism or some variant thereof.The term neo-Nazism can also refer to the ideology of these movements....
group.
Formed in Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
in 1983, the group, self defined as anti-capitalist and Autonomous Nationalist , aimed to increase youth involvement in the neo-nazi movement . They published magazines that encouraged violent action, and used the Celtic cross
Celtic cross
A Celtic cross is a symbol that combines a cross with a ring surrounding the intersection. In the Celtic Christian world it was combined with the Christian cross and this design was often used for high crosses – a free-standing cross made of stone and often richly decorated...
as their symbol. Membership was largely made up of football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
hooligan
Hooliganism
Hooliganism refers to unruly, destructive, aggressive and bullying behaviour. Such behaviour is commonly associated with sports fans. The term can also apply to general rowdy behaviour and vandalism, often under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs....
Ultras
Ultras
Ultras are a type of sports fans renowned for their fanatical support and elaborate displays. They are predominantly European followers of football teams...
and racist skinheads
Nazi-Skinheads
White power skinheads are a white supremacist and antisemitic offshoot of the skinhead subculture. Many of them are affiliated with white nationalist organizations....
who operated in small cells. The violence of the group such as large scale attacks on anarchist and communist groups and several attacks on state institutions , attracted much police scrutiny and the Bases Autónomas were finally disbanded as an organization in the mid 90s.