Francoism
The newspaper Diario de León has gifted a 2026 calendar featuring a photo of dictator Francisco Franco to illustrate June, sparking criticism for normalizing Francoism in a province scarred by repression. The Foro por la Memoria de León and political figures have denounced the decision as inappropriate and incompatible with democratic memory. The newspaper has not responded to requests for comment.
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An opinion piece in EL PAÍS highlights how some elderly people in Valencia and Madrid describe the current government as a 'communist dictatorship', while defending Franco-era aspects like infrastructure. The author critiques this nostalgia, recalling the famines and shortages of that time. On November 20, veteran antifranquists expressed disbelief at such reminiscences.