Canarian Nationalism - During The Dictatorship

During The Dictatorship

Francoism fiercely oppressed any kind of regional nationalism in Spain and its colonies. However, the 1960s were years known for the activism of various groups. In 1959 the movement Canarias Libre acquired some notoriety, and in 1964, Antonio Cubillo founded the MPAIAC (Movement for the Self-determination and Independence of the Canarian Archipelago). The MPAIAC created the flag of the seven green stars that is accepted by the nationalist movement as a whole today.

During the last days of Francoism, the final decay of Canarian nationalism was preceded by some terrorist acts committed by the DAC (Destacamentos Armados Canarios) and the FAG (Fuerzas Armadas Guanches).