Editing Francoism (section)

==History==

===Origins===
It all started in 1936 during the beginning of the Spanish civil war. [[File:Franco-alt.png]] Franco emerged as the dominant rebel military leader and was proclaimed Head of State on 1 October 1936, ruling a dictatorship over the territory controlled by the Nationalist faction. The 1937 Unification Decree, which merged all parties supporting the rebel side, led to Nationalist Spain becoming a single-party regime under the [[File:Flang.png]] FET y de las JONS

===After the civil war===
At the end of the civil war, the nationalists won and Franco became dictator of all of Spain. WW2 then broke out, and Spain did not join the Axis powers ([[File:Nazi.png]] Germany, [[File:Showa.png]] Japan and [[File:Fash.png]] Italy) because of how war-torn the country was—or at least that was Franco’s alibi. Then the 1947 Law of Succession made Spain a ''de jure'' "Kingdom" again but it wasn't. Reforms were implemented in the 1950s and Spain abandoned autarky, kicked out the [[File:Flang.png]] [[Falangism|Falangist movement]], which had been prone to isolationism, to a new breed of economists, the technocrats of Opus Dei. This led to massive economic growth, second only to Japan, that lasted until the mid-1970s, known as the "Spanish miracle". In 1955 Spain joined the United Nations and Franco was one of Europe's most outspoken anti-communist figures: his regime was assisted by the Western powers, particularly the United States, and it asked to join NATO.


=== [[File:StratoHelm.png]]Luis Carrero Blanco ===
Luis Carrero Blanco emerged as one of the most loyal and influential figures within the Francoist regime in Spain, serving as a close confidant of Francisco Franco and eventually becoming Prime Minister in 1973. His political formation was rooted in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, where the Nationalist victory established a regime built on [[File:Anticommunism.png]]'''anti-communism''', [[File:Mil.png]]'''militarism''', and strong centralized authority. Carrero Blanco’s early career in the navy and his alignment with Franco’s inner circle positioned him as a key architect of regime continuity, particularly in maintaining ideological rigidity against perceived leftist threats.

His commitment to '''anti-communism''' defined much of his political activity. Throughout his tenure, Carrero Blanco supported the suppression of leftist movements, trade unions, and political opposition, viewing communism as both a domestic and international threat. This position was closely tied to the Cold War context, where the Francoist state framed itself as a bulwark against Soviet influence. His writings and internal communications reveal a consistent belief that political stability depended on eliminating ideological pluralism, reinforcing the authoritarian nature of the regime.

At the same time, Carrero Blanco’s worldview was deeply shaped by [[File:Catheo.png]]'''Catholicism''', particularly the traditionalist interpretation embedded in Francoist ideology. The regime’s alignment with the Catholic Church informed policies on education, social order, and governance, reflecting elements of [[File:Heart-Integralism.png]]'''integralism''', where religious doctrine and state authority operate in close partnership. Carrero Blanco supported this fusion, advocating for a moral and hierarchical society guided by religious principles, which he believed would ensure national unity and cultural continuity.

Economically, his position evolved within the framework of Francoist development. While early Francoism emphasized autarky, Carrero Blanco later supported elements of [[File:Corptism.png]]'''corporatism''' and [[File:Nazcap-Hat.png]]'''national capitalism''', where the state coordinated economic activity through controlled institutions while allowing limited private enterprise. This approach aimed to balance modernization with political control, preventing independent economic actors from challenging state authority. His support for technocratic governance also contributed to what can be described as [[File:TechnoAbMon.png]]'''technocratic monarchism''', where experts and administrators would guide economic and political policy under an authoritarian framework that anticipated the restoration of the monarchy.

Carrero Blanco’s political outlook also included support for [[File:Imp.png]]'''imperialism''', particularly in the context of maintaining Spain’s remaining colonial possessions during the mid-twentieth century. His stance reflected a broader belief in Spain’s historical mission and national prestige, aligning with Francoist narratives of continuity with imperial traditions. This perspective reinforced his commitment to a strong, centralized state capable of projecting power both domestically and internationally.

His career ultimately ended with his assassination in 1973 by the Basque separatist group ETA, an event that exposed vulnerabilities within the regime’s security apparatus and disrupted Franco’s plans for political succession. Carrero Blanco had been intended as a stabilizing figure who would preserve the ideological foundations of Francoism after Franco’s death. His removal accelerated internal tensions and contributed to the eventual transition away from authoritarian rule.

===Death of Franco===
Franco died in 1975 at the age of 82. He restored the monarchy before his death and made his successor [[File:JuanCarlosI.png]] [[Constitutional Monarchism|King Juan Carlos I]], who would lead the Spanish transition to [[File:Dem.png]] [[Democracy|democracy]]. This would be the end of Francoism in Spain.

===Neo-Francoism ===
'''Neo-Francoism''' is a term used to designate positions that support Francoism or its ideals after Franco's death.  Some parties that could fall into this category are [[w:España 2000|España 2000]] or [[w:National Democracy (Spain)|Democracia Nacional]], categorized as neo-fascist and extreme right-wing.

Some media have used this term to refer to extreme right-wing or conservative movements.

===[[File:PostFrancoism.png]] Sociological Francoism/Post-Francoism===
'''Sociological Francoism''' (also called '''Post-Francoism''') refers to the political ideas of Francisco Franco that continue to prevail in Spanish society and politics after his death.

Mainly this can happen due to the support of ideas that the caudillo mainly defended as [[File:Sec.png]] [[Authoritarianism]], [[File:Catheo.png]] National Catholicism [[File:Nation.png]], [[File:Strato.png]] [[Stratocracy|Militarism]], [[File:Technocracy.png]] [[Technocracy]] and other ideals, but also this can be expressed with phrases like "Con Franco vivíamos mejor" (With Franco we lived better) and "Esto con Franco no pasaba" (This with Franco didn't happen) in a sarcastic or serious way.