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Juan Carlos May Seek Democracy for Spain
Madrid dispatch profiles Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon as heir to Franco. Though he has liberal aspirations, he faces opposition from Franco loyalists and illegal opposition groups. The piece notes his military training, languages, marriage to Princess Sofia, and his role since 1969 in easing Franco’s regime while awaiting a potential shift toward democracy.
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