Francoist Spain

Francoist Spain refers to the period of Spanish history under the dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, who ruled from 1939 until his death in 1975. Following the Spanish Civil War, Franco established an authoritarian regime that suppressed political dissent, promoted nationalism, and enforced conservative Catholic values. The government was characterized by censorship, a lack of political freedoms, and repression of regional identities. While initially isolated, Spain gradually opened up economically in the 1960s. After Franco's death, the country transitioned to democracy, leading to the establishment of a parliamentary monarchy and greater individual rights.