Junta Técnica del Estado

The Junta Técnica del Estado was an administrative body based in Burgos that managed governance in rebel-held territories during the Spanish Civil War. It operated through specialized commissions focused on areas such as justice, finance, industry, and education, each handling separate administrative duties.

The body was established on October 3, 1936, as Franco's initial administrative framework in rebel-controlled areas. It ceased operations on January 30, 1938, when it was dissolved and replaced by a more permanent governmental structure.

The organization reshaped what was taught in schools across territories under its control, changing curricula and teaching methods. Libraries and bookstores were subject to strict oversight regarding which titles could be circulated to readers.

The headquarters at Casa del Cordón in Burgos remains accessible to visitors who wish to see the building where this body operated. Walking through the space provides a clearer sense of how the administrative operations were organized and managed.

Leadership of the body changed hands during its brief existence, with Major General Fidel Dávila Arrondo initially in charge before being replaced by Francisco Gómez-Jordana Sousa in June 1937. This shift reflected how the rebel movement was evolving from a temporary arrangement toward a more established form of government.

Inception: October 3, 1936

GPS coordinates: 42.34167,-3.69944

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50