The singer who blackmailed Spain
Briefly

The blackmail plot known as Operation Persian cost the Spanish government millions over a decade, aimed at preventing the exposure of King Juan Carlos I's affair.
Decades after the affair, the release of the documents shows its dramatic impact diminished due to ongoing scandals that overshadowed the revelations about the monarchy.
Public funds were controversially used to manage the king's 'bedroom sins,' raising questions about state secrets versus personal scandals amid political stability.
Conversations from the 1990s hint at King Juan Carlos I's knowledge of a potential coup d'etat, adding another layer of intrigue to the royal scandal.
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