Social Movements vs. Political Parties: the Case of Spain

... peripheral and semi-peripheral stages of capitalism, whose structure and political practices retain the historical traits of authoritarian and bureaucratic governance. In this context, the Spanish example – which saw confrontation between new social movements and mainstream parties – is remarkably striking. The Caudillistic Parties of Spain In Spain, political parties are of paramount significance, as they control virtually the entire political space, with the election-winner coming to the helm and essentially merging with the state structures. They hold all key state institutions ...