Spain under Franco

Franco's Last Years (1967-1975)

In 1972, the world faced an economic crisis due to the increased crude oil prices. This crisis hit Spain badly, as it depended heavily on petrol for electricity and transport. This caused a new sprawl of strikes (still illegal at the time),

Related Topics:
1972 - An economic crisis - Spain

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Franco's declining health gave more power to Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco, however, he was assassinated by ETA in 1973. Carlos Arias Navarro took over as President of the Government, first suggesting some reforms to the decaying regime, but he was pressured by the bunker, which did not want any kind of reforms. In 1974 Franco fell ill, and Juan Carlos took over as Chief of State.

Related Topics:
Luis Carrero Blanco - ETA - 1973 - Carlos Arias Navarro - 1974 - Juan Carlos

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Spain was under pressure to decolonize the Spanish Sahara.

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The Moroccan Green March crossed the borders and Spain quickly left the territory passing the administration to Morocco and Mauritania against the purpose of the Polisario Front.

Related Topics:
Green March - Polisario

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Franco soon recovered, but fell ill once again, and after a long agony, died on 20 November 1975.

Related Topics:
20 November - 1975

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