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.
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Francisco García Avilés, the mayor of Puente de Génave, has defended the publication of Francoist calendars he edited for distribution among his clients.
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Spain:
Francisco García Avilés, the Vox mayor of Puente de Génave, has edited a controversial calendar featuring dictator Francisco Franco.
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