First inaugurated by Francisco Franco in 1966, the monument has stood for six decades. Recent rulings by the High Court of Justice of Catalonia and the Supreme Court have stripped the structure of its heritage protection, marking a turning point in the long-standing legal battle.
“"The Tortosa monument is particularly painful; it represents the worst of history in this specific region."
While local groups like COREMBE continue to fight the removal in court, citing a 2016 public consultation, the 2022 Democratic Memory Law mandates the elimination of such symbols from public spaces unless exceptional artistic value is proven.
