Galicia Socialista () was a clandestine anti-francoist group that operated in Galicia, mainly in the city of Vigo. History The group was founded by Camilo Nogueira and Xan López Facal, and was basically composed of industrial workers, especially from the Citroën factory of Vigo, were they tried unsuccessfully to create a Galician nationalist union. Galicia Socialista also had a relevant presence in Santiago de Compostela, mainly among college students. Originally, the group maintained contacts with the Popular Liberation Front (FLP) and worked within Comisiones Obreras (CCOO). In 1972 Galicia Socialista broke with the Spanish movements and joined the Galician People's Union (UPG). Many of its political cadres would later participate in the foundation of the Galician Workers Party (POG). References Justo Beramendi and Xosé Manoel Núñez Seixas. O nacionalismo galego. A Nosa Terra. Vigo 1968 establishments in Spain 1972 disestablishments in Spain Anti-Francoism Defunct socialist parties in Galicia (Spain) Galician nationalist parties Left-wing nationalist parties Political parties disestablished in 1972 Political parties established in 1968