The cross of Mount Morkai has been torn down
The cement cross was built in memory of Carlos de Borbón and Orleans (uncle of Juan Carlos I), who died in Morkaiko during the Civil War.
The cross at the top of Mount Morkaiko was knocked down last night, according to the Basque Government's Department of Security.
The cement cross was built in honor of the late Carlos de Borbón and Orleans (uncle of Juan Carlos I), who died in Morkaiko during the Civil War.
The warning was given yesterday by the Elgoibar Municipal Police at about 22:23, and after being informed a Ertzaintza patrol approached the scene.
The officers checked that the cross was on the ground, but they didn't see anyone around.
With the demolition of the cross "Checkmate Borbon, dignity at the top of the mountain" has been written at the base of the monument.
The Ertzaintza has opened an investigation to clarify what happened, but so far no one has been arrested.
Gogora Memoria, Convivencia y Derechos Humanos Institu added to the Francoist symbology to be removed in the 2019 report, but still standing. Elgoibar 1936 has stressed on social media that "it was the duty of the City Council to remove this symbol."
Elgoibar City Council decided in 2014 to withdraw the symbols of Francoism, but decided to maintain the Cross of Morkai on the grounds that citizens do not associate it with Francoism.
Elgoibar City Council has convened an urgent meeting of the Board of Spokespersons at 13:30.
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