On this basis, he pledged to keep US military bases in Spain. He endorsed the agreement that regulates the presence of the US military bases of Rota (Cadiz) and Moron de la Frontera (Seville) in the southern region of Andalusia. The military bases are an important asset for Madrid in trade and military negotiations with Washington. IU and the PCE have historically made rhetorical points against military bases and NATO. Under the 1953 Madrid Pacts, agreed with the fascist dictator General Francisco Franco, four US military bases were built in Spain.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 14, 2020 00:33 UTC