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Spain to Release Secret Documents on 1981 Coup Attempt

Published February 23, 2026, 17:02
Spain to Release Secret Documents on 1981 Coup Attempt

The Spanish government has announced that it will release secret documents related to the failed coup attempt of 1981, describing the move as a step towards addressing a “historical debt” to citizens. The coup attempt, which occurred six years after Franco's death, challenged Spain's democratic transition. Although the coup is one of the most studied events in Spanish history, uncertainties remain regarding the extent of the conspiracy. The publication of the documents will be made on the government's official website and is expected to contribute to a better understanding of the past.