Waiting for the 'Gulag' while eating shrimp
The article critiques the trivialization of tyranny by those in Spain who claim to be oppressed, while enjoying luxuries and freedoms indicative of a democratic society.
The Prosecutor's Office files the first complaint of torture at the Via Laietana police station in Barcelona
The Barcelona Prosecutor's Office has archived the first complaint of torture related to crimes against humanity at the Via Laietana police station, admitting that activist Blanca Serra was a victim but unable to identify the perpetrators.
Manuel Longares: 'Franco is a way of being and thinking. And it is still valid, like the coffee table'
Manuel Longares discusses the lingering influence of Franco's mindset in contemporary Spain while reflecting on his literary work and historical themes.
Magda Oranich: “There is a part of feminism that I do not fully understand: I fought for equality, not for difference”
Magda Oranich reflects on her life dedicated to human rights and her experiences under Franco's regime, expressing concern about the youth's potential embrace of far-right ideologies.
The Government extends the date for requesting reparation for victims of Francoism to 1978
The Spanish government has extended the deadline for victims of Francoism to seek reparations until December 29, 1978, coinciding with the implementation of the new Spanish Constitution.
The bishops who confront Vox: from labeling its members as 'ideological heirs' of Francoism to calling Abascal 'xenophobic'
Spanish bishops have started to openly confront the far-right party Vox, labeling them as ideological heirs of Francoism and denouncing leader Santiago Abascal's xenophobic rhetoric.
Who was Antonio Tejero, a nostalgist of Francoism who sought to overthrow democracy as it was just being established
Antonio Tejero Molina, a symbol of the failed 1981 coup in Spain, has passed away, remembered for his role in attempting to dismantle democracy during a turbulent time in the country's history.
Carolina testifies before a judge about the execution of her grandfather during Franco's regime: 'My grandmother and mother would be proud'
Carolina Martínez appears in court to testify about her grandfather's execution during Franco's regime, reflecting on her family's history and loss.
Barrié de la Maza, the school that wants to lose its Francoist name
A public school in Santa Comba, Spain, is seeking to change its name from the Francoist 'Barrié de la Maza' to 'Atomé', in honor of a local figure, amid ongoing debates about honoring fascist figures in the region.
Álava will revoke Franco's title of 'father of the province': 'It is important at a time when Francoism is being reclaimed normally'
Álava has decided to revoke the title of 'father of the province' granted to dictator Francisco Franco, with broad support from political parties except Vox, emphasizing the timing amidst a resurgence in Francoist sentiments.
The Misguided Appeal to the Far Right
The article discusses the problematic association of conservatism with Francoism and how it incorrectly positions independence movements within a progressive framework.
IU asks Congress for a plaque at the Toledo Infantry Academy for forced labor of Francoist prisoners
The spokesperson for Izquierda Unida in Toledo has proposed a non-legislative motion in Congress to debate the installation of a plaque honoring the site of forced labor of Francoist prisoners at the Infantry Academy.
'Red' Prisoners at the Service of Francoism (and Companies)
The article discusses a historical request made by a company in 1938 to use republican prisoners for labor on a dam project under Franco's regime.
Maldonado 65, the worst workplace accident in Spain where 102 workers died and whose causes Francoism sought to conceal
The article discusses the 1944 Maldonado 65 building collapse in Madrid, which resulted in the deaths of 102 workers, an event obscured by the Franco regime.
Leticia Baselgas, Folk Dancer: "The Folklore of Francoism Was a Political Construction"
Artist and art history doctor Leticia Baselgas reflects on traditional Asturian culture from a contemporary perspective, discussing themes of music, dance, identity, and territory in her writings.
Ramón Armando, Manuel and Enrique: three stories exemplifying the harshness of Francoist repression in the 60s and 70s for defending rights
The article shares the powerful stories of Ramón Armando, Manuel Vizcaíno, and Enrique Caro, who experienced the oppressive climate of Franco's dictatorship in Spain during the 1960s and 70s while advocating for human rights.
The Gray Men of the Civil War: the Homicidal Dimension of the 'Normal Citizen'
David Alegre Lorenz's essay 'Verdigos del 36' explores the violent origins of Francoism and details how impunity for the coup plotters was secured in Zaragoza.
Fidel Gómez Ochoa, historian: "Francoism has survived democracy"
Historian Fidel Gómez Ochoa is credited with ensuring the study of Francoism and the Spanish transition to democracy in Cantabria schools, highlighting differences in history teaching between public and private institutions.
The fairy tale of Francoism
The article discusses the criticism from ultraliberal advocates regarding pension increases announced by the government, arguing that fulfilling state commitments to retirees is essential for those who have contributed for decades.