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WED · 2026-02-25 · 18:24 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0225-19244
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45 Years After Failed Coup, Spain Declassifies Files About Why It Failed

After 45 years, the Spanish government declassified documents related to the investigation of the failed 1981 coup d'état. The release aims to shed light on the reasons behind the coup's failure and end decades of speculation.

Jason HorowitzNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-02-25 · 18:24 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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After 45 years, the Spanish government declassified documents related to the investigation of the failed 1981 coup d'état. The release aims to shed light on the reasons behind the coup's failure and end decades of speculation. The documents originate from a long-secret official inquiry into the event. This action by the Spanish government marks a significant step toward transparency regarding a pivotal moment in the country's modern history. The declassification provides access to previously unavailable information about the coup.

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The Spanish government published documents from a long-secret investigation of a failed 1981 coup.

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The declassification ends more than four decades of conjecture about the coup's failure.

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Ending more than four decades of conjecture, the Spanish government moved to publish documents from a long-secret investigation of a failed 1981 coup.
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