Introduction
Monique Puig Worthington is the niece of Salvador Puig Antich, anti-Franco militant executed by the regime 50 years ago. Born in New York, Monique is the daughter of Joaquim, Salvador’s older brother. This article explores his life and his relationship to his family’s history.
A Different Life
Monique Puig Worthington grew up in the United States, far removed from the tragedy that surrounded her uncle’s life. His father, a renowned psychiatrist, decided to leave Spain to seek new professional opportunities. Monique lived a childhood and adolescence away from the family history, until the time came to know the truth.
Discovering History
When Monique was 10 years old, she received a recording of a TV3 program about the last hours of Puig Antich. At first, he didn’t want to see her, but finally he decided to look at her. This experience opened a door to his memory and allowed his uncle’s story to be integrated into his life. After that moment, Monique began to explore more about the life and death of Salvador Puig Antich.
A Different Perspective
Monique Puig Worthington knew the figure of Salvador Puig Antich in a different way than her aunts, Puig Antich’s sisters. While they have dedicated their lives to explaining what happened, their father experienced the death of his brother in painful silence. Now, Monique shares her unique perspective on her family’s history and the importance of understanding the past.
A full life
Today, Monique Puig Worthington is a high school teacher in international schools and lives in Cairo with her husband, also a teacher. Although her uncle’s story has had an impact on her life, Monique has found her own way to live fully and honor the memory of Salvador Puig Antich.