Editorial: El Mundo

• Guardia Civil's investigation clarified the truth about the assassination of José Luis López de Lacalle, columnist for EL MUNDO.
• Terrorists Aitor Aguirrebarrena and Asier Arzalluz admitted their involvement in the May 2000 attack.
• Their condemnation will conclude the case, with previous sentences against those who shot and instigated the murder.
• López de Lacalle was sought after by Franco's dictatorship and later killed by terrorism.
• The murdered's family has shown strength and democratic fellowship over these years.

Conclusion: The assassination of José Luis López de Lacalle is a sinister act proving that terrorism continues to threaten the press and defenders of freedom.

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