CEDA (Confederación Española de Derechas Autónomas)

CEDA, or the Spanish Confederation of Autonomous Right-wing Groups, was a political organization in Spain active primarily from the 1930s. It united conservative, Catholic, and nationalist factions opposing leftist and socialist movements. CEDA aimed to defend traditional values, property rights, and regional autonomy within a parliamentary system. It played a significant role during Spain’s turbulent pre-Civil War era, advocating for a conservative approach to governance and influencing national politics until its dissolution in the late 1930s. Its existence reflects the intense ideological struggles of Spain during that period, opposing republican and leftist reforms.