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Red Water, Spray-Painted Words: Sa Feixina as a Flashpoint in Palma

The Baleares Reference in the Sa Feixina Debate

The Baleares was a Civil War-era warship linked to the arguments around Sa Feixina and the monument’s historical meaning.

Published: May 24, 2026
Red Water, Spray-Painted Words: Sa Feixina as a Flashpoint in Palma

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What is the historical background of the Baleares reference in the Sa Feixina debate?

The debate refers to the naval vessel Baleares, which was linked to the nationalist side during the Civil War and later sank in 1938 in the Battle of Cabo de Palos. The historical reference matters because it connects the monument dispute in Palma with wartime violence and civilian suffering.

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