Demonstrators gathered at the Valley of the Fallen to protest the government’s plans to exhume the remains of dictator Francisco Franco from the controversial monument north of Madrid.SANTI BURGOSSupporters of the dictator performed the fascist salute outside the basilica, where Franco’s tomb is located.SANTI BURGOSA protester wears a t-shirt with the slogan: “Do not touch the Valley.”SANTI BURGOS
Crowds of people paid homage to Franco by making a fascist salute.SANTI BURGOSHundreds of people traveled to the Valley of the Fallen from across Spain to protest the government’s plans.SANTI BURGOSThe protesters waved Franco-era flags and chanted “Long live Franco and José Antonio,” the latter a reference to the founder of Falange, Spain’s fascist-inspired political party.SANTI BURGOS
Protesters wave a flag with a message addressed to Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez: “Historical memory is of everyone and for everyone.”SANTI BURGOSThe group who organized the demonstration argue the decision to exhume Franco’s remains is a “disgrace.”SANTI BURGOSMany of the attendees wore bracelets, hats and shirts with the pre-constitutional Spanish flag.SANTI BURGOSA family attend the protest with their child.SANTI BURGOSA Franco supporter wears a t-shirt pledging allegiance to the Spanish flag.SANTI BURGOS
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