The new coat of arms and flag of the State of Cadiretes [Estado de Cadiretes] for some has brought back memories of the Spanish dictatorship under Francisco Franco.
Spain was ruled by "El Caudillo" fascist Francisco Franco from 1936 until his death in 1975 after the nationalists won the civil war. Franco maintained good relations with Fascist Italy during the Second World War, while the communication with Nazi Germany broke down.
What does Franco have to do with the flag change in Cadiretes?
The design of the flag follows the usual flag of Spain and the former flag of Cadiretes. What has changed is the coat of arms. Earlier this week the State Assembly voted in favour of the new coat of arms
The coat of arms consists of a two-headed eagle, which is common in Russia, it has the pillars which resemble Gibraltar, a British overseas territory bordering Spain.
Furthermore it has many elements found in Spain.
Especially the eagle stoked controversy, as people claim that it closely resembles the eagle used by the Spanish State under Franco.
We asked the Governor Jens van Kakerken on the reason behind the Franco-design.
"It is not the Franco design, the design is of the King of Spain Charles I, who reigned from 1516 to 1556. In no way do we support the regime of Francisco Franco, we chose the coat of arms of the Spanish King more than 400 years prior to the Caudillo!" - Jens van Kakerken, Presidente del Gobierno de Cadiretes
Critics say this is a move towards the glorification of the Franco regime, like the Cadiretes-Cebollera PSOE (SDU):
"It is prove of the worst scenario under this Governor, he wants to glorify Franco? Maybe he will install himself as Caudillo if he gets reelected, if elections will still be held that is!" - PSOE spokesman
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