Sunday 8 March is United Nations International Women's Day, although in many countries, including Spain, events continue to take place long after the day itself. Dia de la mujer was officially inaugurated in 1911, when over one million people took part. The UN did not get involved until as late as 1977. The theme for this year, 2026, is "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls".
Read MoreGeneralisimo Francisco Franco Bahamonde, the fascist dictator who led Spain for 39 years, from 1936 until his death in 1975, "celebrates" the 50th anniversary of his death later this week, on Thursday November 20th. He will not be mourned by many. He has been thoroughly discredited for his murderous "reign". What follows is a brief summary of the rise and fall of the only fascist leader of the mid-20th century to die a natural death. Hitler committed suicide and Mussolini was executed by hanging.
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