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Vox brings the "chainsaw" to culture

Abascal's party, which already has a long history of cancellations while accusing the left of censorship, is moving forward with the PP in promoting a restrictive idea of culture linked to patriotism and tradition.

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Vox brings the "chainsaw" to culture

In April 2019, a book was published containing a lengthy conversation between Fernando Sánchez Dragó and Santiago Abascal. In the conversation, Abascal expressed his dislike for certain Spanish films, stating that they often highlight the worst aspects of Spain. He specifically mentioned that he dislikes films that make Spaniards feel bad about themselves. The book, titled España vertebrada, was released just before the general elections.

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