Andalusian nationalism

Andalusian nationalism is a political movement that treats Andalusia as a distinct nation and advocates its self-government, autonomy, or independence.

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Blas Infante: A Spanish writer and politician widely regarded as the leading historical figure of Andalusian nationalism. His writings and political work gave the movement its most influential early formulation.
Statute of Autonomy of Andalusia: The basic institutional law defining Andalusia's powers and government within Spain. It is the central legal expression of the movement's self-government goals.
Partido Andalucista: A regionalist and nationalist political party that sought greater recognition and self-government for Andalusia. It was the movement's principal party vehicle for much of the democratic era.
Spanish nationalism: A political ideology that promotes Spain as a unified nation and emphasizes Spanish national identity. It can conflict with the movement's claim that Andalusia is also a nation.
Andalusian autonomy referendum, 1980: A February 1980 referendum on advancing Andalusia's autonomy under Article 151 of Spain's Constitution. Its contested result became a defining episode in the campaign for equal autonomy.
Andalusian regionalism: A political and cultural tradition seeking recognition and self-government for Andalusia within Spain. It supplied an earlier framework from which nationalist claims developed.
Article 151 of the Spanish Constitution: A constitutional procedure that enabled certain Spanish regions to attain autonomy through a demanding referendum process. Andalusia used this route to claim autonomy on terms comparable to historic nationalities.
Alejandro Rojas-Marcos: A Spanish politician who led the Partido Andalucista and helped organize the modern Andalusian autonomy campaign. His leadership connected nationalist activism with parliamentary politics.
Andalucismo: A broad current of Andalusian cultural and political affirmation that does not always demand national status. It overlaps with nationalism but can seek regional recognition without a nationhood claim.
Andalusia Day: A regional public holiday observed on 28 February, commemorating the 1980 autonomy referendum. It converts the autonomy campaign's pivotal date into an annual civic commemoration.