Sánchez said it was necessary now to begin the process of identifying the thousands of Franco victims who were also buried at the mausoleum. The Spanish military helicopter carrying the remains of Spanish dictator Gen. Francisco Franco has landed at a military area close to new burial site. ADOutside the cemetery, some 500 Franco supporters greeted the helicopter’s arrival with cheers for Franco and insults for interim Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, whose government ordered the operation. _____12:45 p.m.Spanish authorities are flying the coffin carrying the remains Spanish dictator Gen. Francisco Franco by helicopter to new burial site following their exhumation from his grandiose mausoleum outside Madrid. The event, which has been criticized by some conservatives, was broadcast live by Spain’s main TV channels and media websites.

Source: Washington Post October 24, 2019 10:57 UTC