“The dictator Franco’s grave moved in June”
“Now it is clear that the former Spanish dictator Francisco Franco’s grave will be moved.”
“After several delays, his remains were to be retrieved from the mausoleum in The cuelgamuros valley (Valle de los Caídos) just outside of Madrid on June 10. Subsequently, they will be buried in a cemetery in Mingorrubio, a few miles from there.”
“the Decision is one of the socialistregeringens the last before the country goes to elections in april. The want instead to establish a memorial for fascist victims in The cuelgamuros valley, originally a monument dedicated to the soldiers who died in the Spanish civil war.”
“Franco’s family opposes the move and has appealed the decision to the supreme court, but without a hearing.”
“– the Dictator’s family and those around them have done everything in their power to delay the move, ” says Spain’s deputy prime minister, Carmen Calvo.”
“Franco-era is still a sensitive topic in Spain, despite the fact that the former dictator has been dead for over 40 years. Opinions have been divided regarding the move of Franco’s remains, both among the population and the parties.”
