Spanish ‘memory law’ reopens deep wounds of Franco era
Tagged: SpainPosted on: October 9th, 2007“For the first time since the civil war 70 years ago, Spain has finally made an effort to recognise its authoritarian past, in a bill that condemns Francisco Franco’s dictatorship and honours his victims.
After months of haggling, and fierce opposition from the conservative Popular Party (PP), the ruling Socialists will present their Law of Historic Memory to parliament today, 32 years after the death of the dictator.
The difficulty in producing a draft acceptable to most MPs reveals how deeply Franco’s legacy still divides Spain. The issue is set to enflame an already heated political atmosphere ahead of general elections next March.”
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