Franco's last statue in Spain to remain, for a while at least

Franco's last statue in Spain to remain, for a while at least
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By h.b. - Apr 14, 2009 - 8:39 AM
The statue of a young Francisco Franco is in the port of Melilla

The statue of Franco at the entrance to Melilla port - EFE

The last statue of Francisco Franco to be on the public highway in Spain, showing a young Franco as Commander of the Legion in 1921 when he led the defence of Melilla, will remain where it is in the North African enclave, at least for a while more.

The statue can be seen at the entry to Melilla Port, and the President of Melilla, Juan José Imbroda, has said that is where it will stay until a decision can be made as to where to place it after it is removed. He says he wants the Ministry for Defence to find a new location for the piece, in a Military Museum or even in a barracks, but until a decision is made, the statue stays put.

Imborda said leaving the statue in place did not, in his opinion, break the Historical Memory Law.

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