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Controversial Book on Ángel Sanz Briz Sparks Debate

A new book detailing the actions of Ángel Sanz Briz, Spanish diplomat in Budapest during WWII, has sparked controversy, facing opposition from the Sanz Briz family, historians, and even Giorgio Perlasca's son, due to its portrayal of Sanz Briz's relationship with Baroness Podmaniczky and its challen...

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Execution of Xosé Humberto Baena and the Political Violence in Franco's Spain

On September 27, 1975, Xosé Humberto Baena, a member of the FRAP, was executed in Carabanchel prison, highlighting the political violence during Franco's dictatorship and raising questions about the trial's fairness and the actual perpetrator of the crime.

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Spain Declares Franco's Meirás Palace a Democratic Memory Site Amidst Controversy

The Spanish government initiated the process of declaring Franco's Meirás Palace a Democratic Memory Site, but this move has angered memorialist associations due to perceived lack of progress and consultation.

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Spanish Government Recognizes Illegal Execution Under Franco Regime

The Spanish government officially recognized the illegal and illegitimate execution of Xosé Humberto Baena, one of the last five people executed under Franco's regime, issuing a declaration of personal recognition and reparation to his sister, Flor Baena, after a decades-long struggle.

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Spain Reforms Official Secrets Act, Imposing Stricter Controls and Fines

Spain is reforming its Franco-era Official Secrets Act, transferring control to the Ministry of Presidency, imposing fines up to €2.5 million for leaks, and automatically declassifying documents after 4–45 years, with judicial oversight through the Supreme Court; all documents predating 1981 will be...

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Nazi Collaboration Loots Spanish Archaeological Heritage During Franco Era

During the early Franco regime, pro-Nazi archaeologist Julio Martínez Santa-Olalla collaborated with the Ahnenerbe, leading to the looting of artifacts from Spanish sites like Castiltierra and Villel de Mesa, causing significant gaps in Spain's historical record and impacting our understanding of Vi...

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Execution of Xosé Humberto Baena: 50 Years Later

Fifty years after the execution of five individuals, including Xosé Humberto Baena, for the killing of a policeman in Madrid during the Franco regime, Roger Mateos's book, "El verano de los inocentes," revisits the event, highlighting the regime's brutality and the enduring impact on those involved.

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Mexican Supreme Court Orders Investigation into Forced Disappearance and Human Trafficking Case

The Mexican Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into the case of Ligia Ceballos, a woman who believes she was illegally taken from her biological parents in Spain during the Franco regime and brought to Mexico as a baby.

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Franco Chant at Bernabéu Highlights Spain's Historical Sensitivities

Real Madrid fans used a chant associated with Francisco Franco's dictatorship to welcome new Argentinian player Franco Mastantuono during the first La Liga game of the season, sparking controversy and raising questions about historical awareness and sensitivity in Spain.

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Casa Cornide Opens to Public After Franco Family Legal Battle

The Franco family opened the Casa Cornide in A Coruña to the public on August 7, 2023, following a legal battle and a Supreme Court ruling; limited visits are now permitted, revealing the building's depleted state and sparking renewed calls to investigate the family's actions during the Franco era.

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Madrid's Cultural Boom: 1964-1979

The "Madrid Icono Pop 1964-1979" exhibition in Madrid showcases the city's pivotal role in Spain's cultural shift from Franco's era, highlighting the impact of international film productions, music, and fashion on the country's cultural identity.

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Madrid Event Honors Journalists Who Defied Franco

A June 9th event at Madrid's Larra 14, a building with a rich journalistic history, honored 20 journalists who resisted Franco's dictatorship through various methods, highlighting the struggle for press freedom and its eventual restoration after the transition to democracy.

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