El Jefe De Los Espias - Juan Fernandez & Javier... May 2026

It covers critical moments in modern Spanish history, including the 23-F attempted coup , the fight against ETA terrorism , the "dirty war" (GAL), and the personal relationships between the intelligence chief and figures like King Juan Carlos I , Felipe González , and Adolfo Suárez .

The book is based on "The Manglano Papers"—a massive personal archive consisting of over 200 kg of documents , including daily agendas, handwritten notebooks, and classified intelligence reports that Manglano kept secret for decades. El jefe de los espias - Juan Fernandez & Javier...

An award-winning investigative reporter for ABC , known for uncovering major political and economic corruption scandals. It covers critical moments in modern Spanish history,

A prominent journalist and writer, currently the Deputy Director of the Spanish newspaper ABC . A prominent journalist and writer, currently the Deputy

This refers to the bestselling investigative book ( The Head of Spies ), co-authored by journalists Juan Fernández-Miranda and Javier Chicote .

Manglano is often considered the "father of modern Spanish intelligence". The book reveals how he professionalized the service while managing explosive political secrets that could have toppled governments. About the Authors