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Sánchez Rejects Juan Carlos Memoir as Gift, Says He Will Respond to Its Claims

Publication in France has renewed scrutiny of the former king's narrative.

Overview

  • Spain's prime minister said he has not read Reconciliación but would not recommend it as a Christmas gift.
  • Pedro Sánchez signaled he will answer passages on who brought democracy to Spain, stressing it resulted from citizens' struggle.
  • The memoir, coauthored with French writer Laurence Debray, was published in France last week and is due out in Spain on December 3.
  • Juan Carlos writes that he returned freedom by instituting democracy, expresses respect for Francisco Franco, and recounts being named successor.
  • Written during his self-imposed exile in Abu Dhabi, the book revisits personal and financial controversies, including accepting millions, notably from Saudi Arabia.