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• n  Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975)

• Franco
• Francisco Franco
• El Caudillo
• General Franco

News & Articles

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• Spain blocks investigations of Franco-era crimes
  A new report examines how the Spanish authorities have refused to investigate tens of thousands of killings and disappearances committed during the Civil War and under Francisco Franco. June 17, 2013 The Spanish authorities are not investigating crimes under international law committed during the Civil War and Franco period, sending the message that impunity for human rights abuses is allowed ...
  June 17, 2013 - Amnesty International