50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers.
19 November 2025
Women were often jailed for their association with anti-Franco male relatives. Behind bars, they suffered mental and physical torture.
In the run-up to the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco’s death on 20 November, the left-leaning Spanish government led a vigil honouring the many victims of the dictator’s regime.
In the run-up to the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco’s death on 20 November, the left-leaning Spanish government led a vigil honouring the many victims of the dictator’s regime.