# Spanish political debates on Francoist historical memory > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-political-debates-on-francoist-historical-memory > Updated: 2026-10-22T10:24:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Political discussions regarding the legacy of the Franco era have emerged across various Spanish institutions. In the Spanish Congress, the PSOE and Sumar parties agreed to remove portraits of Francoist presidents from the portrait gallery at the Carrera de San Jerónimo palace, though the portrait of Torcuato Fernández Miranda will remain due to his role in the political transition. At the local level, tensions have arisen regarding historical memory in Huelva and Santa Cruz. In Huelva, the PSOE is questioning a city rehabilitation project for its failure to include references to victims of Francoist repression. In Santa Cruz, the Mayor has announced plans to take legal action against a Ministry of Democratic Memory order to remove the ‘La Victoria’ monument, arguing the sculpture holds artistic value as part of local heritage. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Spanish political groups debate historical memory and monuments Political tensions rise in Spain as groups in Huelva demand historical memory recognition in a prison rehabilitation project, while Santa Cruz challenges orders to remove a Franco-era monument. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-political-groups-debate-historical-memory-and-monuments ### 2026-10-13: Spanish Congress to remove Francoist portraits and reviews Menorca's legislative activity The Spanish Congress has agreed to remove portraits of Francoist presidents from its gallery, while records show varying levels of legislative activity from Menorca's representatives during the XV Legislature. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-congress-to-remove-francoist-portraits-and-reviews-menorcas-legislative-activity --- Cite as: Spanish political debates on Francoist historical memory. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-political-debates-on-francoist-historical-memory