Federico García Lorca: Spain marks 90 years since poet's execution

Spain is marking the 90th anniversary of the execution of Federico García Lorca, the renowned poet and playwright of the Generation of '27. Lorca was murdered in August 1936 during the early stages of the Spanish Civil War by nationalist forces under Francisco Franco's regime. His death, driven by his political views and homosexuality, remains a powerful symbol of political repression and the victims of the dictatorship.

Commemorations have taken place across Spain, including a symbolic artistic procession in Madrid titled ‘Saca Nocturna’. This event involved carrying a sculpture of the poet through the city to reclaim his memory and honor those who disappeared without a trace. In Granada, tributes included floral offerings and flamenco performances near the sites associated with his final days.

Despite decades of investigation, the exact location of Lorca's remains remains an unsolved mystery, as he was buried in an unmarked mass grave. The anniversary has sparked renewed discussions regarding historical memory, the legacy of the Civil War, and the ongoing struggle to uncover the truth about the victims of the conflict.