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Spain to Declassify 1981 Coup Documents, Revealing Royal Secrets

2/23/2026

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Spain's leftist government announced on February 23, 2026, plans to declassify documents related to the failed 1981 coup.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the move addresses a 'historic debt' to the public and could clarify the past for a freer future.
The released documents, set for February 24, may reveal former King Juan Carlos I's role and intelligence agency involvement, linking to the coup led by Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Tejero.

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Spain's leftist government announced on February 23, 2026, plans to declassify documents related to the failed 1981 coup.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the move addresses a 'historic debt' to the public and could clarify the past for a freer future.
The released documents, set for February 24, may reveal former King Juan Carlos I's role and intelligence agency involvement, linking to the coup led by Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Tejero.