Reaction against the dictatorial bureaucracy centered in Madrid, and a history of centralism that predated Franco by centuries has resulted in the successful modern movement towards increased autonomy for the regions of Spain, considered autonomous regions under the umbrella of Spain.
The opposition to the dictatorial bureaucracy based in Madrid, along with a long-standing history of centralized control that dates back many centuries before Franco, has fostered a contemporary movement toward greater regional autonomy within Spain. These regions are recognized as autonomous parts of the country.