''Mundo Obrero'' (

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: ''Workers World'') is the periodical of the

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(PCE). The paper is based in

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History and profile

''Mundo Obrero'' was first published on 14 November 1931. During its initial phase the paper was edited by the

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journalist César Falcón and was financed by the

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. Its headquarters is in Madrid. One of its notable contributors was

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. Its

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was Jesus Hernández at the outbreak of the

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. The paper was illegally published during the rule of Franco and adopted a strict

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stance arguing that

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and

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were all threatening views. The paper is published fortnightly and contains articles related to the Spanish and international political situations, the opinions of the different bodies of the party as well as relevant party members, and on the activities of the Party and the

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(UJCE).

References

External links

Official Website
1931 establishments in Spain Mundo Obrero Francoist Spain Mundo Obrero Publications established in 1931 Mundo Obrero Biweekly newspapers {{italic title