# Spanish institutional removal of controversial portraits

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-institutional-removal-of-controversial-portraits
> Updated: 2026-11-02T10:03:29.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In late October 2026, the Spanish Congress of Deputies removed portraits of three presidents who served during the Franco dictatorship from its official gallery. This action, taken by the Congress Board to comply with the Democratic Memory Law, aimed to repair historical injustices by removing figures who participated in the structures of the dictatorship. Congress President Francina Armengol stated the move demonstrates a commitment to democratic memory. The portraits are being transferred to the custody of Patrimonio Nacional, while the portrait of Torcuato Fernández-Miranda, who served during the transition to democracy, remains.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Valencian political groups demand removal of Julio de España portrait

Valencian political parties PSPV-PSOE and Compromís are demanding the removal of Julio de España’s portrait from Les Corts following his conviction for sexual assault.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valencian-political-groups-demand-removal-of-julio-de-espaa-portrait

### 2026-10-25: Spain's Congress removes portraits of Francoist era presidents

Spain's Congress has removed portraits of three Francoist-era presidents from its gallery to honor democratic memory and comply with the Democratic Memory Law.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valencia-holds-memorial-for-dana-flood-victims

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