February 23: Learning from the Past to Not Lose the Future
The article reflects on the lessons learned from the failed coup attempt in Spain on February 23, 1981, emphasizing the dangers of authoritarianism that threaten society from within.
What happened on 23-F? Declassified files, keys to the coup, and the role of the King
The article discusses the historical context and key players involved in the attempted coup in Spain on February 23, 1981, and the role of King Juan Carlos in its failure.
Breaking news of political developments, live | Feijóo calls for the return of the emeritus King to Spain after declassification of 23-F documents
Political leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo calls for the return of Spain's emeritus King following the declassification of documents related to the failed coup attempt on February 23, 1981.
Visual Analysis of the 'Coup Planning' Document
This article provides a visual analysis of a declassified document detailing military coup plans in Spain three months before the attempted coup of February 23, 1981.
The stories behind the declassified documents of February 23rd
The Spanish government has declassified over 150 documents related to the attempted coup on February 23, 1981, revealing significant insights about the event and the government’s response.
The figure of Juan Carlos I passes the test of the secret documents from February 23rd
The revealed secret documents from the February 23 snap coup do not significantly alter the official narrative about King Juan Carlos I's role in the event.
The critical situation of the King within the Armed Forces 10 months after the coup: 'He suffers personal and professional deterioration'
The article discusses the decline in the reputation and situation of King Juan Carlos I within the Armed Forces following the failed coup attempt in Spain in February 1981.
The trial of Tejero for 23-F: first and last conviction for rebellion in Democracy
The article covers the significant trial of Antonio Tejero, a central figure in Spain's failed coup d'état on February 23, 1981, marking the first and last conviction for rebellion in modern democratic Spain.
Tejero's Interrogations After 23-F: "There Was No Need to Make Such a Big Deal"
This article discusses the recent interrogations of Antonio Tejero, the key figure in the attempted coup in Spain on February 23, 1981, revealing his feelings of betrayal and continued radical views.
Spain: Antonio Tejero, leader of the failed coup of February 23, 1981, has died according to his lawyer
Antonio Tejero, the leader of the attempted coup in Spain on February 23, 1981, has died, as reported by his lawyer.
The mistake of the coup plotters, according to a document intercepted from a military officer after 23-F: 'Letting the Bourbon be free and treating him as if he were a gentleman'
The article discusses a recently declassified document that criticizes the strategic errors made by the coup plotters during the failed coup of February 23, 1981, particularly regarding their treatment of King Juan Carlos I.
Following the steps of the ‘man with the briefcase’ of 23-F, the captain who fled abroad after the coup: 'Days before he had taken all the money'
The article discusses the mysterious figure of Captain Gil Sánchez-Valiente Portillo, known as the 'man with the briefcase', who fled Spain after the failed coup attempt on February 23, 1981.
The 11 Hours of Tension in Zarzuela and the Final Order to Deactivate the 23-F Coup: 'No Coup d'État Can Hide Behind the King, It's Against the King'
The article discusses the tense events surrounding the attempted coup in Spain on February 23, 1981, particularly focusing on the role of King Juan Carlos I and the military actions taken to thwart the coup.
The King to Milans del Bosch on February 23: 'I will neither abdicate nor abandon Spain'
A newly declassified military intelligence document details the events of the 23-F coup attempt in Spain, highlighting King Juan Carlos I's resolve to remain in power and safeguard the country.
The desperate calls of Tejero's wife when she saw that the coup had failed: "The Army has left me 'thrown away' like a cigarette butt. They have 'deceived' me"
The article recounts the frantic attempts of Carmen Díez Pereira, the wife of Antonio Tejero, to contact her husband during the failed coup attempt in Spain on February 23, 1981, expressing her feelings of abandonment by the military.
Tejero's wife referred to the military as "fool" or "wretched" dozens of times on 23-F: "They left him like a cigarette butt"
The wife of Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Tejero referred to her husband derogatorily during the attempted coup in Spain on February 23, 1981, as newly released archival documents reveal her desperate attempts to contact him.
One of the soldiers who took TVE on February 23: "We had orders not to talk to anyone, the first shot in the air and the second to hit"
A soldier involved in the February 23, 1981 takeover of TVE recounts the events and orders he received during the intervention, as revealed in recently declassified government documents.
Four Cesid spies who were never prosecuted participated in the 23-F, and Cortina met earlier with the US ambassador
The article reveals that four members of the Spanish intelligence service (Cesid) who were not prosecuted were involved in the failed coup attempt of February 23, 1981, with correspondence indicating their ties to the event.
Declassification of 23-F, live | The BOE publishes the order for the declassification of the documents of 23-F
The Spanish government has officially ordered the declassification of documents related to the attempted coup d'état on February 23, 1981, publishing the details in the Official State Bulletin.
Guide to consulting documents of 23-F: key characters and moments
The Spanish government will release previously classified documents about the failed coup attempt on February 23, 1981 (23-F), including key figures and moments involved in the event.
25-F: Current and Consciousness
The article reflects on the continuity of the investiture of Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo, which was interrupted by a coup attempt on February 23, 1981, and its resumption two days later under tense circumstances.
What to expect from the declassified documents of February 23: from the role of Juan Carlos I to the failure of Cesid in preventing the coup d'état
The article discusses the implications of the government's announcement regarding the declassification of documents related to the February 23 coup attempt in Spain.
Documents from February 23, 1981: Spain Unveils the Great Secret Surrounding the Coup Attempt
Spain's government has made all secret documents regarding the 1981 coup attempt publicly available, shedding light on a significant yet controversial event in the country's recent history.
Ghana: 60 Years Ago, President Kwame Nkrumah Was Overthrown by a Coup
The article marks the 60th anniversary of the overthrow of Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah, by a coup d'état on February 24, 1966, highlighting the event's significant national and continental repercussions.
No more secrets from the 23-F
The Spanish government plans to declassify documents related to the attempted coup d'état of February 23, 1981, in an effort to address historical debt to citizens and end conspiracy theories.
Breaking news on political affairs, live | Sánchez announces the declassification on Tuesday of the 23-F documents 'to settle a historical debt with citizens'
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the declassification of documents related to the failed coup attempt of February 23, 1981, to address a historical debt with the public and promote transparency.
The illuminated wound: February 23rd reflected in television
The re-airing of 'Anatomy of a Moment' serves as a vital examination of Spain's February 23, 1981 coup attempt, revealing enduring scars within the nation's political landscape.
How Gottwald's Speech and the West's Silence Helped the February Coup
The article examines the historical significance of the February 1948 coup in Czechoslovakia, highlighting the conflicting perspectives and key figures involved, particularly Edvard Beneš and Klement Gottwald.
“What a Cunning Man, Our Kléma.” How Gottwald and Company Prepared to Seize Power
The article explores the historic events surrounding the February 1948 coup in Czechoslovakia, focusing on key figures like Edvard Beneš and the political maneuvering that led to the Communist takeover.
The Burmese junta releases more than 6,000 prisoners in an annual amnesty
The Burmese military junta announced it would release over 6,000 prisoners as part of its annual amnesty coinciding with the national holiday amid ongoing turmoil since the February 2021 coup.
Myanmar's Military Should Be Elected: Why China's One-Party Regime Supports Elections in Myanmar
The authoritarian People's Republic of China supports Myanmar's brutal military regime in its sham elections by providing technical assistance and sending observers, having never condemned the military coup that occurred on February 1, 2021.