Antonio Tejero, the Spanish officer behind the 1981 failed coup attempt, has died on the same day that documents related to the incident were declassified.
Antonio Tejero, a key figure in the 1981 failed military coup attempt in Spain, has passed away at the age of 93. His death coincides with the declassification of government documents that shed light on the circumstances surrounding this significant event in Spain's democratic history. The coup, which occurred on February 23, 1981, saw Tejero and armed followers storm the Spanish Congress, but it ultimately failed due to the decisive actions of King Juan Carlos, who stood firmly in defense of democratic values.
