Historical Events tagged with "cnt"
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Largo Caballero Resigns; Negrín Forms New Government
In the wake of the Barcelona May Days, and following the internal conflicts among leftist factions, Francisco Largo Caballero's government resigned. This political change arose from increased tensions in the Spanish Civil War, particularly after violent clashes between rival anarchist and socialist groups in Barcelona. Subsequently, Juan Negrín was appointed to form a new government, notably excluding the anarcho-syndicalist CNT, reflecting a strategic shift in the Spanish Republican coalition. This marked a significant point in the governance of the Spanish Republic during the Civil War.
Continue ReadingLargo Caballero's Government Restructuring
Largo Caballero, the Prime Minister of the Spanish Republic, successfully reshuffled his war cabinet and brought the anarcho-syndicalist Confederación Nacional del Trabajo (CNT) into the government, marking a significant political alliance during the Spanish Civil War. This move was aimed at strengthening the republican war effort against the Nationalist uprising led by Francisco Franco. Caballero sought to unify various factions to bolster support for the government amidst increasing military threats and internal struggles.
Continue ReadingLluis Companys Expands Generalitat Coalition Government
Lluis Companys, the President of the Generalitat de Catalunya, restructured the government to include members from the Marxist POUM and the anarcho-syndicalist CNT. This coalition aimed to strengthen the regional government's response to the Spanish Civil War and unify the leftist factions. The incorporation of these groups signified a notable change in the political landscape of Catalonia during this tumultuous period.
Continue ReadingGeneral Strike and Workers' Militias in Spain
On July 19, 1936, following a military coup led by General Francisco Franco, the anarcho-syndicalist Confederación Nacional del Trabajo (CNT) and the socialist Unión General de Trabajadores (UGT) called for a general strike in Spain. This strike aimed to mobilize workers and organize militias to resist the advancing Nationalist forces. Across various cities, including Barcelona and Madrid, workers armed themselves in defense of the republic, marking a pivotal moment in the Spanish Civil War.
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