50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers.

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.

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50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers.

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 …

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