La Confesión de Anson sobre el 23-F: "Felipe González, el Rey y yo estuvimos en la operación Armada"

On his 90th birthday, the former director of the ABC newspaper, president of the EFE news agency, and founder of La Razón gives an interview to EL ESPAÑOL, revealing exclusive details about the 23-F coup attempt and the royal family. 23F, the coup attempt in Spain 0:00 – What really happened before 23-F? A climate of tension in Spain, terrorism, assassinated soldiers, and a pre-coup atmosphere in 1980. 0:35 – Why was there a real risk of a Francoist military coup? The army, ETA pressure, and discontent against Adolfo Suárez. 1:03 – What role did King Juan Carlos play in those preceding months? Generals close to the king and private meetings that raised alarm bells. 1:20 – Who was General Alfonso Armada and why was he key? The secret operation he designed from within the Royal Household. 1:42 – What was “Operation De Gaulle” and why was a government of national salvation proposed? The French model of 1958 and how it was intended to be replicated to prevent a Francoist coup. 2:07 – Who were going to form this alternative government? Communists, socialists, UCD, Christian Democrats, and independents. Felipe González, Peces-Barba, Ramón Tamames, Garrigues… all on the list. 2:55 – Was the king aware of this operation? Doubts, silences, and the role of Juan Carlos I. 3:35 – Why did Armada claim the king supported the plan? Private conversations, deceptions, and promises to garner support. 4:07 – Who was called upon to be a minister and why? The proposal to take over Information and Tourism and the refusal to exercise censorship. 4:39 – Was the operation constitutional or a covert move? The absence of a vote of no confidence, Suárez's resignation, and the political vacuum that was exploited. 5:22 – Why did Armada need to control the Council of Ministers? The planned mechanism for presenting the new government to Parliament. 6:00 – How does Tejero enter the equation? Armada's call to Tejero, financing, and the assault on Congress. 6:37 – Why did Tejero reject the coalition government's list? The presence of communists and the head-on clash with Armada. 7:20 – Was that alternative government constitutional? Debate on legitimacy, lack of a vote, and historical precedents. 8:00 – Who really supported Armada's operation? The role of socialists, independents, the press, and key political figures. 8:48 – Was Felipe González involved? Secret conversations, oaths of silence, and hidden support. 9:50 – How did the king react upon discovering the deception? The complete break with Armada, the final telegram, and the betrayal. 10:45 – Could a Francoist military coup have succeeded? Analysis of the real risk of political regression and backsliding. 11:15 – What happened in the flag rooms? Internal conversations, rumors, and military plans that were never made public. 11:50 – Why was February 23rd a mix of a real coup and a fake operation? Political engineering, social fear, and narrative manipulation. 12:12 – How did King Juan Carlos save democracy? The televised address, the military-style military command, and control of the army. 12:58 – Why was this version silenced for 40 years? State commitments, tacit agreements, and consensus to protect the Transition. 13:35 – Why didn't Suárez speak out? Conversations with the King, national stability, and reasons of state. 14:12 – Did all the actors involved have something to hide? The historical weight, shared responsibilities, and the shadow of Francoism. 15:10 – Was February 23rd a military coup… or a failed political maneuver? Historical conclusion: Operation Armada, the strategic lie, and the public reaction. Written by: Daniel Ramírez Photography: Javier Carbajal Video and Editing: Rodrigo Mínguez Want to see more videos like this? Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2s0lKRd Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / elespanol2015   Twitter:   / elespanolcom   Instagram:   / elespanol2015   TikTok:   / elespanolcom   Download our app: Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/es/app/el-es... Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...