Standing over 30 meters tall in the middle of the river, the structure remains the largest Francoist monument in Catalonia. Its removal is currently blocked by the Supreme Court following legal appeals by far-right groups and local organizations seeking to preserve it for reinterpretation.
“"There will be no second referendum. The Democratic Memory Law is very clear."
Inaugurated by dictator Francisco Franco in 1966, the monument has seen various symbols removed over the decades. While a 2016 non-binding vote saw 68% of participants favoring its permanence, the current administration is pushing for its removal to comply with modern memory laws.
