- Franco's remains relocated - After Franco's death, Spain underwent a transition to democracy. But a sweeping amnesty law passed by parliament in 1977 shielded both former regime officials and ...

A person sweeping in front of Francisco Franco's tomb at the Mingorrubio cemetery on the 50th anniversary of his death A mass in honour of Franco was held on Thursday at a mausoleum outside Madrid ...

(THE CONVERSATION) In the run-up to the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco’s death on Nov. 20, 2025, the left-leaning Spanish government led a vigil honoring the many victims of the dictator’s ...

Santiago Abascal, leader of the Spanish far-right party Vox, speaks during the Europa Viva 24 convention of far-right leaders, in Madrid, Spain, May 20, 2025 (Sipa photo by Alberto Gardin via AP ...

Spanish military dictator General Francisco Franco on Aug. 27, 1937. Credit - Hulton Archive / Getty Images Standing in front of a banner that read “Spain at Liberty,” Sánchez announced 100 events ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Zaya Rustamova, Kennesaw State University (THE CONVERSATION) In the run-up to the 50th ...

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday called on Spaniards to defend the "miracle" of their democracy as the divided country marked the 50th anniversary of ex-dictator Francisco Franco's death. The ...

Spanish youth are increasingly seduced by General Francisco Franco 50 years after the dictator's death, often unaware of his harsh rule and influenced by propaganda permeating social media, experts ...