Who is responsible for defending the territorial integrity of Spain?
¿A quién corresponde defender la integridad territorial de España?
- AA las Fuerzas ArmadasThe Fuerzas Armadas
- BA las policías autonómicasThe regional police forces
- CA los ayuntamientosThe ayuntamientos
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✓ A las Fuerzas Armadas
Defending the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Spain is the constitutional mission of the Fuerzas Armadas (the armed forces): Ejército de Tierra, Armada and Ejército del Aire y del Espacio. The Policía Nacional and the Guardia Civil take care of public safety and public order, and the regional and local police forces have duties limited to their territory. Remember: defence equals Fuerzas Armadas, security equals police.
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