Lorca and the blond man from Albacete: a hidden and eternal love
There are stories that, although they remain hidden for years, eventually come to light to remind us of the importance of love, freedom, and authenticity. One of them is that of Federico García Lorca and Juan Ramírez de Lucas , a young man from Albacete who could have changed the poet's destiny.
A love hidden in dark times
Lorca and Juan met in Republican Madrid, during a turbulent time when relationships like theirs were not only frowned upon but could also be dangerous. Federico, already an established writer, found in Juan a 19-year-old passionate about poetry, theater, and art . A love soon developed between them, but due to the social and political context, it had to be kept secret.
Their dream was to escape together to Mexico, far from the intensifying climate of repression in Spain. But opposition from Juan's family, especially his father, prevented the plan from being carried out. Lorca wrote his last letter on July 18, 1936 , the day of the military uprising, reminding Juan that he would always be by his side. Just a month later, the poet was executed, leaving behind an indelible literary legacy.
A hidden legacy that saw the light
For decades, this story remained hidden. It wasn't until 2010, shortly before his death, that Juan Ramírez de Lucas decided to tell the truth , leaving unpublished letters, poems, and documents as testimony. Among them is the poem Romance , in which Lorca affectionately called him "Blonde of Albacete." It is also believed that their love may have inspired "Sonnets of Dark Love," the poet's most intimate and personal work.
Freedom, memory and courage
The story of Lorca and Juan reminds us that freedom is a right that wasn't always guaranteed, and that there were times when loving could mean risk. Recovering these stories is not only an act of remembrance, but also a tribute to those who, despite fear, chose to live authentically.
Because freedom should never be a privilege, but the foundation upon which any society is built.