US Neo-Nazi Leader Threatens Retaliation as Spain Arrests Three Suspected Members of Proscribed Group The American leader of a globally proscribed neo-Nazi terrorist group, Rinaldo Nazzaro, has defiantly signaled further actions after three suspected members of the Base were arrested in Spain.
According to Spanish authorities, the arrests are an "example of political persecution" that is "further justifying our resistance to its hegemonic rule by any means necessary". The Base, a group known for its hyper-violent ideology and modelled on armed insurgency against the state, has gained popularity globally despite being proscribed in many countries.
The arrests underscore how the group's brand of extremism continues to spread abroad, with experts citing an arsenal of weaponry seized from the arrested suspects that appears to be linked to the group's propaganda materials. The Spanish cell was found to have its own public Telegram channel, where members repeatedly called on others to join the group and shared photos of weapons training.
Nazzaro, currently living in Russia with his wife and children, has long been accused of being a Russian intelligence asset. While he denies any associations, the recent increase in Kremlin-backed sabotage operations across Europe raises concerns about potential ties between the Base and Moscow's objectives.
The arrests also come as part of the broader trend of far-right extremism spreading within European pre-established criminal networks or tapped by Kremlin operatives. Stateside, the Base remains active despite historical police scrutiny, with members believed to be most active in its founding country.
Analysts warn that groups like the Base pose a significant threat to democracy and public safety, echoing patterns seen elsewhere in the United States where base members are pairing ideological beliefs with offline action, including paramilitary-style training and shooting exercises.
According to Spanish authorities, the arrests are an "example of political persecution" that is "further justifying our resistance to its hegemonic rule by any means necessary". The Base, a group known for its hyper-violent ideology and modelled on armed insurgency against the state, has gained popularity globally despite being proscribed in many countries.
The arrests underscore how the group's brand of extremism continues to spread abroad, with experts citing an arsenal of weaponry seized from the arrested suspects that appears to be linked to the group's propaganda materials. The Spanish cell was found to have its own public Telegram channel, where members repeatedly called on others to join the group and shared photos of weapons training.
Nazzaro, currently living in Russia with his wife and children, has long been accused of being a Russian intelligence asset. While he denies any associations, the recent increase in Kremlin-backed sabotage operations across Europe raises concerns about potential ties between the Base and Moscow's objectives.
The arrests also come as part of the broader trend of far-right extremism spreading within European pre-established criminal networks or tapped by Kremlin operatives. Stateside, the Base remains active despite historical police scrutiny, with members believed to be most active in its founding country.
Analysts warn that groups like the Base pose a significant threat to democracy and public safety, echoing patterns seen elsewhere in the United States where base members are pairing ideological beliefs with offline action, including paramilitary-style training and shooting exercises.
. I mean, I've lived through some crazy stuff growing up, but this Base group is on another level. It's like they're glorifying violence and hate, and it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt 
. And what's even more disturbing is how they're spreading their ideology online – I've seen those public Telegram channels where they're recruiting new members 
. It's like they think they can just create an army of brainwashed followers or something 
. I'm not gonna lie, it's keeping me up at night thinking about the potential consequences 
. We need to do more to counter this kind of hate speech and radicalization – it's our collective responsibility 
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i mean i know we gotta stand up against hate but it's wild how far-right extremism is spreading across europe 
like they're using telegram to recruit new members and it's just terrifying 
also rinaldo nazzaro being accused of being a russian intel asset adds another layer of concern 
meanwhile in the states base members are still active despite historical scrutiny 
we need more awareness about these groups and how they're posing a threat to democracy and public safety 
... Like, Spain's just creating more martyrs for their cause, right? And what's with this "hegemonic rule" thingy - sounds like they're talking out of their own hat 
... Still, those three suspects in Spain were major players, so gotta make a move, I guess 
... Maybe it's time to get more people talking about this stuff, instead of just arresting people? 
. The fact that Spain is calling it "political persecution" kinda raises questions about their own motives 
. I'm not saying Nazzaro's right or wrong, but we need more context before we start labeling him a "threat to society" 
. Meanwhile, in the States, it seems like there are still plenty of people who want to take extreme ideologies offline 
. We need to be vigilant about this stuff and make sure we're not creating more platforms for extremist groups to spread their toxic ideas 
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. I'm like, where's the accountability? Where's the justice?
. Like, you're trying to escape from everyone and still manage to become a key player in some Russian intelligence operation? Come on! 
. Not this hate-filled, divisive stuff that's ruining our world...
but seriously though, these groups are super scary and i'm so worried about the people who get caught up in their ideology... it's like, we need to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity ASAP 
. And I'm still trying to wrap my head around the idea that groups like the Base are being taken seriously as a threat to democracy... can't we just acknowledge the elephant in the room already? 
. it's like they're taking advantage of the dark corners of our society and turning them into a platform for hate 
. anyway, i just hope that these arrests are the start of something bigger - a movement against extremism and hate 
. we gotta stand together against this kind of stuff and support each other 
Nazzaro needs to chill out and stop threatening everyone he's just gonna end up getting himself killed or worse 
this is so worrying with all these far-right groups popping up everywhere and some of them even having ties with russian intelligence 
These extreme groups are super scary and seem to be spreading like wildfire 
. I'm not sure what's more concerning, the fact that they're gaining popularity globally or the fact that there are actual guns hidden in a public Telegram channel 
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. I don't trust anyone who's got ties to Kremlin operatives 
. Our own countries need to step up and do something about this before it's too late 
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this is getting out of hand, ppl we cant just sit back & let these extremist groups spread their hate & violence ️⃣ the fact that they have a public Telegram channel in spain is crazy 
anyone else think these groups are going to take us back to the dark ages? 
. Anyway, I just hope we can figure out a way to stop this extremist nonsense before it's too late... 
It's all about control and propaganda. They want us to believe the arrests were just about fighting for "democracy" and not about taking down a rival ideology. Meanwhile, the real question is: what's the true extent of Moscow's involvement? 
And those arrests in Spain are a perfect example of how extremist ideologies can be exploited by, well, basically anyone with an internet connection 
. Can we please just take a deep breath and hope that law enforcement can catch up with these groups before they do any more damage? 