Fundación Francisco Franco

The Fundación Francisco Franco is a Spanish organization established in 1976 that aims to promote the memory and legacy of Francisco Franco, the dictator who ruled Spain from 1939 to 1975. It is currently newsworthy because the Spanish government is taking steps to dissolve the foundation, arguing that it does not serve the public interest and its activities and messages are disrespectful and humiliating to victims of the Franco regime. The government signed a resolution on April 14th, the anniversary of the Second Republic, marking the final administrative step towards its extinction, though a judge's decision is still required. Furthermore, a planned talk at Universidad Carlos III by the foundation's former vice-president, titled ‘¿Con Franco se vivía mejor?’ (Was life better under Franco?), was recently cancelled, highlighting the ongoing debates and sensitivities surrounding Franco's legacy in contemporary Spain.