Franco's Legacy Continues to Influence Young Spaniards Half a Century Later

Fifty years after Franco's death, some young Spaniards are romanticizing his regime, influenced by social media and a lack of comprehensive history education, which leads to misconceptions about his dictatorship and its brutal repression. Surveys show a significant portion of youth view Franco positively, while political support shifts towards far-right parties that oppose revisiting Spain's Francoist past. Educators are working to fill knowledge gaps and raise awareness about the regime's true history to combat misinformation and foster critical thinking among young people.