Summary
- Spain’s government is taking legal action to shut down the National Francisco Franco Foundation for failing to comply with legislation prohibiting the glorification of the Franco regime.
- The foundation was established to promote the legacy of dictator Gen Francisco Franco who ruled Spain for almost 40 years.
- The Democratic Memory law aims to bring justice to victims of the civil war and dictatorship, closing down foundations that glorify Francoism or incite hatred.
- The government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez views these actions as steps to help Spain come to terms with its past.