Antonio Tejero

Antonio Tejero Molina was a Spanish Civil Guard officer best known for leading a failed military coup d'état on February 23, 1981. The coup attempt, during which Tejero and his armed followers stormed the Spanish Congress, aimed to overthrow the country's nascent post-Franco democracy. Tejero's death at the age of 93 is the primary reason for recent news coverage. His passing coincided with the Spanish government's decision to declassify documents related to the 1981 coup, adding further significance to the event. The funeral mass, attended by numerous supporters and priests, highlighted the enduring legacy and controversial nature of Tejero's actions and beliefs, with some attendees expressing views aligned with his traditionalist and anti-establishment stance. Tejero remains a significant figure in Spanish history, representing a turbulent period of transition and the challenges faced in consolidating democratic institutions after the Franco dictatorship.