This period in Spanish history, from the Nationalist victory to Franco's death, is commonly known as Francoist Spain. Born in Ferrol, Galicia, into an upper-class military family, Franco served in the …

Oct 24, 2025 · Francisco Franco, general and leader of the Nationalist forces that overthrew the Spanish democratic republic in the Spanish Civil War (1936–39); thereafter he was the head of the …

2 days ago · Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wants the country to pay tribute to the victims of the fascist dictatorship, and learn from its past.

Nov 13, 2025 · Francisco Franco: the charmless man who became Spain’s dictator The general died 50 years ago this month. A new biography traces his rise to power

4 days ago · Concerns over housing, jobs and immigration are sparking an interest in the right among young Spaniards – and a belief, 50 years on, that life under the repressive dictator was not all bad ...

2 days ago · Amnesia, nostalgia, healing: Spain grapples with Franco legacy Half a century has passed since Francisco Franco's dictatorship ended with his death, but some today valorise his rule.

3 days ago · In the run-up to the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco’s death on Nov. 20, 2025, the left-leaning Spanish government led a vigil honoring the many victims of the dictator’s regime.

2 days ago · Half a century after Spanish dictator Francisco Franco's death, creeping support for the party's far right reveals a grim battle over the legacy of his fascist regime.

Jan 13, 2025 · Discover Francisco Franco's life, dictatorship in Spain, and his controversial legacy involving politics, war, and family.

3 days ago · Young Spaniards are increasingly drawn to the dictator Francisco Franco. So the government is designing apps, games and T-shirts to promote democracy.