Young Chega militant, Caetana, features in a report detailing the Spanish far-right scene
On today's Morning Expresso, sound designer João Martins shared his insights on the far-right groups in Spain, following the release of a report by the American NGO "Global Project Against Hate and Extremism."
The report, which reveals the existence of far-right groups in Spain, mentions networks of extremist and white supremacist groups like Reconquista and Clube Étnico Portuguez. These groups, linked to Portugal's far-right party Chega's youth wing, embrace racist conspiracy theories, white nationalism, and openly express hatred towards people of color.
Chega's youth organization, Chega Juventude, has become increasingly active and extreme on social media, aligning with these far-right extremist movements. The report does not name specific Spanish youth groups directly linked to Chega's youth wing, but it highlights the transnational far-right networks connecting across Iberia, which tend to include linked youth and extremist factions that share these ideological traits and engage in white supremacist and identitarian activism.
João Martins, who has read the report, offered his perspective on the far-right groups in Spain. He provided analysis on a far-right group currently studying in Madrid, which is linked to a leader of Chega's youth wing. The leader of this group is reportedly studying in Madrid.
In addition to discussing the report, Morning Expresso also touched upon the clashes that occurred last month in Murcia, Spain. Paulo Baldaia, another guest on the show, discussed the far-right groups in Spain and the report.
This comes as the far-right discourses in Spain, particularly those of Vox party, have become increasingly similar to those of Chega, focusing on immigration, security, and national identity framed through patriarchal and racialized narratives.
As the discussion unfolded, João Martins and Paulo Baldaia offered valuable insights into the sound design aspects of the report and the far-right groups in Spain. Their analysis provided a comprehensive understanding of the issue, shedding light on the complexities of far-right movements in both Spain and Portugal.
The report unveiled by the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism sheds light on the transnational far-right networks linking Spain and Portugal, with specific mentions of far-right groups like Reconquista and Clube Étnico Portuguez. Furthermore, politics and general news discussions on Morning Expresso revealed Chega's youth organization, Chega Juventude, aligning with these radical groups as they engage in white supremacist and identitarian activism.
