Franco's dictatorship refers to the authoritarian regime led by General Francisco Franco in Spain from 1939 to 1975. After winning the Spanish Civil War, Franco established a one-party state under the Falange party, suppressing political opposition and dissent. His government emphasized nationalism, traditional values, and Catholicism, while implementing strict censorship. During Franco's rule, Spain experienced significant economic challenges and social repression. The regime's policies included land reforms and industrialization efforts, which led to some economic growth in the 1960s. However, political repression and human rights abuses marked this period, with many dissenters imprisoned or executed.