Overview

• The plaque was placed back on the façade of the Junta Municipal de Chamberí on Thursday morning, according to the city’s culture department.
• The step follows a July Supreme Court ruling that nullified the 2020 decision to remove the tribute and confirmed the obligation to replace the elements.
• Municipal officials say the bronze components were restored but the marble support was newly fabricated because the original could not ensure structural stability.
• PSOE and Más Madrid criticized the unannounced placement, saying neither the Largo Caballero foundation, UGT nor the party were notified, and they called for an institutional ceremony.
• Socialist councillors contend the piece is a replica due to the new stone, a point disputed by the city, and note the original was taken down with hammers in 2020 after a vote backed by PP, Ciudadanos and Vox.