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SPAIN’S communists joined socially distanced demonstrations in favour of a third republic today in towns and cities across the country.
The actions, taken in compliance with regional public health restrictions, marked the 90th anniversary of the proclamation of the Spanish second republic in 1931.
“There is a vaccine against fascism, against corruption, and for equality — it is called the republic,” the Communist Party of Spain (PCE) declared.
![Exhumation of a mass grave of 26 Spanish Republicans killed by the fascists at Estépar, near Burgos. They were among an estimated 2,500 executions carried out in the area [Pic: Mario Modesto Mata /Creative Commons]](https://morningstaronline.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/desktop/public/2026-07/1280px-Spanish_Civil_War_-_Mass_grave_-_Este%CC%81par%2C_Burgos.jpg.webp?itok=CRZDhTXK)
Historical shame prevents the International Brigades and those Spaniards who supported the Republic from being properly recognised and honoured, writes NOELIA SANCHEZ
![Harry Pollitt (right) with International Brigade volunteer David Guest, who was killed at the Ebro in July 1938 [Pic: Marx Memorial Library]](https://morningstaronline.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/desktop/public/2026-07/a-2_a_50b_Harry%20Pollitt_David_Guest.jpg.webp?itok=Ag0u-8n5)
ALEX GORDON applauds the leading role played by Harry Pollitt and the Communist Party in the fight against fascism in Spain and salutes the memory of the International Brigades
CJ ATKINS commemorates one of the most dramatic moments in working-class history
Spanish dictator Francisco Franco died 50 years ago today November 20. JIM JUMP looks back at his blood-soaked rule and toxic legacy on Spain today