Legislation to Recognize Victims of the Civil War
The Socialist government said it wanted to officially recognize victims of the 1930s civil war and offer compensation to relatives of the dead and imprisoned.
Hundreds of thousands of people were killed during Spain’s 1936-39 war, which was followed by the right-wing dictatorship of Gen. Francisco Franco until his death in 1975.
Under a proposed law, relatives of victims would be able to apply for economic compensation. The measure also would offer help in finding the remains of victims buried in hidden graves and make it easier for foreigners who fought against Franco in the International Brigades to obtain Spanish citizenship.
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