Miguel Ángel Blanco
Miguel Ángel Blanco was a Spanish politician from the People's Party (PP) who became a symbol of the fight against terrorism in Spain after his tragic kidnapping and murder by the Basque separatist group ETA in 1997. His death galvanized public opinion against terrorism and has left a lasting legacy in Spanish politics, often evoked by political leaders to emphasize the importance of unity and resilience in the face of violence.
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Miguel Ángel Blanco was a politician whose kidnapping and murder by ETA is a central theme in Aramburu's new novel 'Maite'.
En el taller alemán de Fernando Aramburu: “Las víctimas tendrán en mi literatura una casa” | Babelia
Spain· 2026-02-21
Miguel Ángel Blanco is acknowledged as a victim of ETA, representing the broader tragedy of terrorism in Spain.
Felipe VI en el homenaje a Tomás y Valiente y sobre el terrorismo de ETA: “Cuesta creer que todavía hoy haya quien lo justifique y no lo condene” | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-14
Miguel Ángel Blanco was assassinated, which marked a significant moment in Spain's history of terrorism.
Nombres borrados | Opinión | EL PAÍSSpain· 2025-10-18
Miguel Ángel Blanco was a victim whose assassination was mentioned in the context of accusations against García Ortiz.
Álvaro García Ortiz, un fiscal general del Estado sin un minuto de tregua | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-29
Miguel Ángel Blanco was a victim of a crime whose assassination was ordered to be declared prescribed by the former number two of the Prosecutor's Office.
Reacciones al procesamiento de García Ortiz, en directo | El Gobierno mantiene el respaldo al fiscal general del Estado tras la confirmación de su procesamiento | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-29Miguel Ángel Blanco is honored with reverence at the party congress.
Una boda y un funeral | OpiniónSpain· 2025-07-06
