Francisco García Avilés
Francisco García Avilés is the mayor of Puente de Génave in Jaén, representing the far-right political party Vox. Elected in 2023, he has garnered attention for controversial actions, such as producing and distributing a calendar featuring images of the Spanish dictator Francisco Franco, alongside the unconstitutional eagle flag. Despite claiming that the calendar is a long-standing tradition, his actions have sparked significant political backlash and discussions regarding the revival of Francoist sentiments in Spain. He has also made headlines for previously displaying a Franco statue in his office, illustrating his contentious political stance.
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Francisco García Avilés is the mayor of Puente de Génave, known for printing calendars featuring Franco.
Spanish youth flirt with far right as 50th anniversary of dictator’s death nears – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-15
Francisco García Avilés, the mayor of Puente de Génave, has defended the publication of Francoist calendars he edited for distribution among his clients.
El alcalde de Vox que editó un calendario de Franco: “No terminan de asumir que perdieron una guerra” | Noticias de Andalucía
Spain· 2025-11-10
Francisco García Avilés, the Vox mayor of Puente de Génave, has edited a controversial calendar featuring dictator Francisco Franco.
Un alcalde de Vox en Jaén edita un calendario con una imagen de Franco y la bandera inconstitucional del águila | EspañaSpain· 2025-11-08