Spanish Religious Apology Rejected: Survivors Demand Justice

In a significant development, the Spanish Conference of Religious issued an apology to survivors of the Patronato de Protección a la Mujer, a state-run institution where numerous women suffered abuse during the Franco dictatorship. However, the apology was met with rejection by attendees at the event, who voiced their demands for "truth, justice, and reparation." The video footage from El País shows a powerful display of emotion as the women raise signs saying "NO" and chant their demands. One woman stated, "Their apology is not enough. We need justice, we need recognition of the suffering we endured." The event highlights the ongoing struggle for recognition and justice for victims of past abuses in Spain, underscoring the need for comprehensive measures to address historical injustices and ensure such events never happen again.