The Day Tejero Died and Junts Issued an Ultimatum

Spanish media on October 23rd focused on the death of Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Tejero, leader of the 1981 coup attempt, reported across multiple outlets in the late morning and early afternoon. Concurrently, political tensions escalated as Junts threatened a 7-day ultimatum to Sánchez, demanding compliance with agreements, with Sánchez requesting more time to address their demands. This political maneuvering dominated headlines throughout the day. Earlier in the day, reports detailed Spain's decision to purchase arms from the U.S. for Ukraine, amidst ongoing military drills simulating drone defenses and Russia's renewed attacks.