28 janv. 1931 - Resignation of Miguel Primo De Rivera

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The military dictator of Spain, Miguel Primo De Rivera resigned on this date. He was endorsed by King Alfonso XIII, who pledged to end political corruption. Rivera was known for instituting many policies like a corporate state, restricted catalan autonomy and identity, and banned certain political groups like the anarchists. The great depression was a big reason why there was pressure for Rivera to resign, since the upper and middle classes lost faith in him. Since he had no more support, he resigned and fled the country. The resignation of the dictator allowed Spain to have their first democratic elections in nearly 60 years, which gave way to the establishment of the second republic.