Luis Carrero Blanco

Franco appointed Carrero Blanco as Minister of the Presidency, a key role coordinating the cabinet and acting as Franco's closest advisor. He became the regime's most trusted civilian administrator.

Franco appointed Carrero Blanco as Vice President of the Government, placing him second in command. This position gave him oversight of key ministries and made him the regime's chief administrator.

ETA detonated a bomb placed under a Madrid street, killing Carrero Blanco as his car passed. He was President of the Government and Franco's designated successor. His death removed the figure expected to continue the Francoist regime after Franco's death.

Franco appointed Carrero Blanco as President of the Government, effectively making him the head of government and the designated successor to lead Spain after Franco's death. This formalized his role as the regime's continuity figure.