A new report from the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism (GPAHE) reveals an extensive and internationally-connected Spanish far-right extremist landscape. Against the backdrop of the four-day anti-immigrant violence in Torre Pacheco, led by “Deport Them Now”, GPAHE today releases its country extremist report on Spain, the latest in GPAHE’s ongoing series documenting the growth and transnational nature of far-right extremist movements. The report identifies eighteen active far-right groups, including neo-Nazis, white nationalists, conspiracy-driven political movements, and powerful anti-LGBTQ+ organizations, many of which are forging ties to far-right networks in the U.S., Latin America, and other parts of Europe, particularly Hungary.
Among the most concerning groups given their resources and access to power, are CitizenGO and the political party Vox, both of which wield influence across Spanish-speaking countries through coordinated anti-LGBTQ+, anti-abortion, and anti-woman campaigns. Also flagged are La Falange, a far-right political party that advocates for remigration—an internationally used euphemism for ethnic cleansing; Democracia Nacional, a political party that promotes nationalist and xenophobic ideas, including the “Great Replacement” conspiracy theory; Núcleo Nacional, a youth-oriented, antisemitic nationalist group that openly embraces neo-Nazi symbols; and Se Acabó La Fiesta, a newer formation rapidly mobilizing street protests with anti-immigrant and conspiracy messaging.
“Spain’s far-right ecosystem is increasingly integrated into a broader transnational movement that spreads hate and authoritarianism,” said Wendy Via, co-founder of GPAHE. “Many of these groups are not only resurrecting the symbols and language of fascism but are building international alliances that threaten democratic institutions across Europe and beyond.”
The report highlights how Spain’s historical legacy of antisemitism, discrimination, and Francoist nostalgia is being repackaged for digital-age extremism. It documents how Spanish groups are drawing ideological and strategic influence from U.S.-based actors like Tucker Carlson and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, while exporting similar tactics across Latin America.
“What’s emerging in Spain is a sophisticated far-right scene, from neo-Nazis and white supremacists to anti-LGBTQ+ movements with power and influence,” said Heidi Beirich, co-founder of GPAHE. “These movements are networked across continents, amplifying each other’s messages, funding, and personnel. The consequences are already visible—in the streets, in politics, and in growing acts of violence.”
The report serves as a wake-up call to Spanish authorities and international observers about the urgent need to confront and counter far-right extremist networks.
Read the full report here.
