:31:27
When the transition began
there was a serious problem,
:31:30
and that was
the inevitable slowness
:31:33
of certain aspects
of that transition,
:31:36
such as the reform of the State's
forces of repression, police, etc.
:31:41
The transition in Spain
was a success
:31:43
because it was based on consensus
and gradual reform
:31:48
and not on rupture.
:31:51
Between March 1976
:31:53
and March 1978,
:31:55
the police killed 38 people
:31:58
during various demonstrations.
:32:01
Undoubtedly, that favored the
radicalization of the Basque process
:32:06
and also of positions
in ETA circles.
:32:11
In October 1977,
:32:13
the democratic government
of Adolfo Suarez
:32:17
amnestied all political prisoners.
:32:20
The colonial submission
of the Basque people
:32:24
by the ruling Spanish power
is still going on.
:32:27
ETA made that analysis
:32:30
and saw that
the young Spanish democracy
:32:34
did not have
the slightest intention
:32:37
of finally
and in a democratic way
:32:39
letting our people
decide for themselves.
:32:44
Basically, Spain was seen
as the enemy.
:32:47
The armed struggle continued.
:32:49
They think that nothing
has changed or can change.
:32:54
Former abertzale lawyer
(Left wing pro-independence group)
:32:57
Member of
the Sabino Arana Foundation.