Los Justicieros

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the group designation?Spanish anarchist militant group
2. What is the initial operational hub?Donostia, Basque Country, Spain
3. What were Los Justicieros and why were they called "The Avengers"?They were a secret Spanish anarchist group that wanted to make society fair, and they were called "The Avengers" because they fought against the king and the government.
4. Where did Los Justicieros start and why did they move to Zaragoza?They began in Donostia (San Sebastián) in the Basque Country, but after their plan to kill King Alfonso XIII was discovered, they moved to Zaragoza to stay safer.

Anarchist Militancy: The use of direct action and forceful tactics by individuals or groups advocating for a society without government.
Iberian Anarchist Federation: An envisioned large-scale organization uniting anarchist movements across the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal).
Government Crackdown: Coordinated and severe measures by state authorities to suppress political dissent or opposition movements.
Confederación Nacional del Trabajo (CNT): A major Spanish anarcho-syndicalist labor union active in the early 20th century.