The Hacer Nación party, known for its far-right and xenophobic views, has unexpectedly disbanded. Over its five-year existence, the organization remained on the fringes of Spanish politics but managed to attract attention through its inflammatory statements and provocative actions. Now, key figures from Hacer Nación have taken positions within the Solidaridad union, which is closely linked to the Vox party.
Former Hacer Nación Secretary General Mario Martos, along with his close associates Carlos Navarro Valdelvira and Eloy Jaén, have officially joined Solidaridad. This union is considered the “workers’ wing” of Vox and actively promotes the party’s ideas among laborers. Until recently, Martos openly stated that Vox was gradually embracing their ideology, shifting away from liberal positions in favor of so-called “social-patriotic” values. However, in his view, Vox is still not radical enough when it comes to migration.
Sharp disappearance and shift in rhetoric
Despite the absence of an official announcement about the dissolution, the Hacer Nación website has been taken offline and its social media accounts have been deleted or wiped clean. The only exceptions are regional pages, which are still available for now. Some former party leaders have thoroughly “cleaned up” their personal profiles, removing references to their past affiliations and beginning to actively share Vox messages.
In May 2023, Hacer Nación unexpectedly achieved success in the municipal elections in Velilla de San Antonio (Madrid), winning nearly 12% of the vote and securing two seats on the town council—even surpassing Vox. However, at the national level, the party failed to break out of political marginality.
Provocative campaigns and arrests
Hacer Nación repeatedly staged actions that drew widespread attention in far-right circles. In March 2024, on the eve of International Women’s Day, activists from the party launched a campaign with the slogan “This March 8—wear a burqa,” appearing on the streets in covered clothing and putting up matching posters. The campaign was widely discussed in ultra-right media.
In August of the same year, two Hacer Nación members were detained in Rabat after unfurling a banner with an anti-immigration message by the Hassan Tower. These incidents were among the last public activities by the party before its disappearance.
The Solidaridad union and its leaders
The integration of former Hacer Nación leaders into Solidaridad is no coincidence. The union’s general secretary, Jordi de la Fuente, has a long history of involvement in far-right movements. Before joining Vox, he was one of the leaders of the neo-Nazi organization MSR (Movimiento Social Republicano), and was also part of the leadership of the party Plataforma per Catalunya (PxC), which won 67 seats in Catalan municipalities in 2011.
With the arrival of new members from Hacer Nación, the Solidaridad union is strengthening its position among more radical voters. At the same time, former Hacer Nación activists are distancing themselves from their past and are now fully focused on promoting the ideas of Vox and its union wing.
Implications for Spain’s Political Landscape
The merger of personnel from two far-right organizations could boost Vox’s influence among certain voter groups, especially those who previously supported more radical movements. However, Hacer Nación’s disappearance also underlines the inability of such parties to secure a lasting presence in Spanish politics.
It remains unclear whether this reshuffling will lead Vox or its union to change their rhetoric or strategy. However, it is already evident that former Hacer Nación leaders are actively contributing to new messages and campaigns, aiming to integrate their previous ideas into a broader agenda.
