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Report by Juan Ruiz Olazarán on the problems arising in the disembarkation of 52 members of the International Brigades from the ship “Serpa Pinto” (17.12.1941)

Date
1941
Archive
National Archive of Catalonia
Document type
Textual
Reference code
ANC1-408-T-1622
Link to the online document
Description

Juan Ruiz Olazarán’s report on the problems in disembarking 52 members of the International Brigades from the ship Serpa Pinto is a document that reflects the continuity of Franco’s repression against anti-fascist volunteers, even after the war. These people, who had fought for freedom and democracy, were now caught between exile and persecution. The document shows the diplomatic and humanitarian difficulties surrounding the return or relocation of these fighters. It is also a testament to the international commitment to the republican cause and how the memory of the International Brigades endured as a symbol of European solidarity and resistance.