Iberian Anarchist Federation

The Iberian Anarchist Federation (FAI) was a Spanish political organization founded in 1927 by anarchist militants. It emerged from the National Confederation of Labour (CNT), a powerful Spanish trade union. The FAI was a more radical faction within the broader anarchist movement, advocating for direct action and revolution.

Anarchism had a significant presence in Spain, particularly among factory workers in Barcelona and peasants in Andalusia. The CNT, influenced by anarchist principles, became a major force, organizing workers and advocating for social change. The FAI, as the activist arm of this movement, played a crucial role in shaping anarchist strategy and actions, especially during the tumultuous period leading up to and during the Spanish Civil War.1