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What happens when citizens decide that moral criticism of terrorism isn’t enough? This week on pplpod, we dive into the history of ¡Basta Ya! (Enough is Enough!), the Spanish grassroots organization formed to oppose ETA terrorism and defend the rule of law.

Join us as we explore how this diverse civic initiative united people across political ideologies to support victims of violence and uphold the Spanish Constitution and the Statute of Autonomy of the Basque Country. We cover the group's massive mobilization efforts—including the 100,000-person demonstration in San Sebastián—and their opposition to the political proposals of President Juan José Ibarretxe.

Finally, we look at the organization's international recognition as a recipient of the 2000 Sakharov Prize and discuss their decision to dissolve in 2007 after declaring that the threat to Spanish citizens had diminished.