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SPAIN. Spain. Primo de Riveras dictatorship
SPAIN. Spain. Primo de Riveras dictatorship. Second Military Directory (September 17, 1923). From left to right: Mario Muslera, Antonio Magaz Miguel Primo de Rivera y Dalmiro Rodr ez-Pedr黠 standing, Luis Hermosa, Adolfo Vallespinosa, Antonio Mayand� Franci
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This evocative photograph captures the five key figures of Spain's Second Military Directory during the dictatorship of General Miguel Primo de Rivera. Established on September 17, 1923, the Directory marked a pivotal moment in Spanish history as it brought an end to the chaotic political instability that had plagued the country since the fall of the monarchy in 1931. From left to right, we see Generals Antonio Mayandiá and Dalmiro Rodríguez-Pedro, as well as Colonels Antonio Magaz, Luis Hermosa, and Miguel Primo de Rivera himself. Dressed in their military uniforms, these men exude a sense of authority and determination. Primo de Rivera, the central figure, stands tall and confident, gazing off into the distance as if contemplating the challenges that lie ahead. The Second Military Directory was a right-wing military junta that ruled Spain for just over two years, until January 1925. During this time, they implemented a series of repressive measures aimed at restoring order and stability. They suspended the constitution, dissolved political parties, and cracked down on labor unions and leftist organizations. While some Spaniards welcomed the return of order, others saw the Directory as a regressive and authoritarian regime. This photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Spanish history, capturing the five men who held the reins of power during a tumultuous period of political upheaval. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often contradictory forces that have shaped Spain's modern history.
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