José Utrera Molina (1926–2017) was a Spanish politician who served as assistant Secretary of Labor, Minister of Housing and Minister Secretary General of the Movement.[1]

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Molina was born in Malaga, and completed his studies in the University of Granada. Molina served during the Spanish State of Franco as civil governor of several Spanish provinces.[2] During the final years of the Francoist State he was in charge of important political offices.

After the death of Franco and Spain's transition to democracy, Molina was a controversial figure.[3] He died at age 91 in 2017.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "palacio Sánchez-Dalp - (FETEJU) Asociación Socio-Cultural para jóvenes sevillanos". feteju.wordpress.com.
  2. ^ "Los ayuntamientos de Sevilla, Málaga y Nerja, demandados por mantener distinciones al exministro franquista Utrera Molina". 2 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Spanish Fascists make Nazi salute at funeral of Franco's vice-president".
  4. ^ hermesauto (22 April 2017). "Death at 91 of one of former Spanish dictator's last ministers". The Straits Times.