The Haría City Council has removed a Francoist symbol that remained at the old Mala School. The action is part of the municipal policy to adapt public spaces to democratic and educational values, ensuring that schools are places of respect, equality, and coexistence.
The mayor of Haría, Alfredo Villalba, highlighted that the removal of the symbol is part of building a municipality "that looks to the future with pride and with memory." He also explained that the goal is for Haría to be a place where everyone "feels represented, where history is remembered, but does not limit our path towards a more just and diverse future."
Villalba stressed that this step serves to remember that "freedom, coexistence, and respect are the foundation of our country and our municipality." He also assured that the City Council continues to work to ensure that Haría "is a place where everyone feels represented, where history is remembered, but does not limit our path towards a more just and diverse future."
The mayor concluded that, with these actions, Haría "continues to advance to build democracy together with all its residents," reaffirming the municipality's commitment to historical justice and coexistence.
The intervention coincides with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of democracy in Spain, a moment that the City Council considers "propitious for reflecting on our history and reaffirming the values that sustain current society." The action included the removal of the symbol, as well as the restoration and conditioning of the intervened area, ensuring the aesthetic integrity of the building and its adequate integration with the school environment.
With this measure, the City Council "reinforces its commitment to education in values, democratic memory, and the construction of a more inclusive and plural community."
