José Antonio Martínez-Soler
Spanish journalist who witnessed and reported on the death of Francisco Franco and the transition period; recounts personal experiences including censorship, threats and later exile.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 11min
The death of Franco
José Antonio Martínez-Soler, a Spanish journalist who covered Franco's death, shares gripping firsthand experiences from that tumultuous period. He vividly recounts the moment he learned of Franco's passing, a mix of celebration and relief. José Antonio details the intense atmosphere outside the hospital, the public's emotional responses, and the challenges of censorship journalists faced. He reveals personal risks, including his abduction and torture for reporting on Guardia Civil purges, and reflects on the hope for democracy following decades of dictatorship.
