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Spain Confronts Franco's Legacy Amid Rising Far-Right Support

11/20/2025

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The legacy of Francisco Franco, the longtime dictator of Spain, remains debated as far-right support grows.
Public reckoning for dictatorship supporters has been limited, including for King Juan Carlos, chosen by Franco.
Pedro Sánchez's government has intensified efforts to confront this history, including removing Franco's remains from Valle de los Caídos and planning a new educational project at the site.

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The legacy of Francisco Franco, the longtime dictator of Spain, remains debated as far-right support grows.
Public reckoning for dictatorship supporters has been limited, including for King Juan Carlos, chosen by Franco.
Pedro Sánchez's government has intensified efforts to confront this history, including removing Franco's remains from Valle de los Caídos and planning a new educational project at the site.