 When in April 1931 the monarchy collapsed and Republic was declared, Requeté continued to stagnate with no apparent direction.In the summer of 1931 the Carlist executive engaged in talks with the Alfonsists and army generals about an anti-Republican coup, but given shortage of resources, they realized ruritanian nature of any such attempt.In late summer of 1931 Comité decided to focus on expansion and re-formatting of Requeté.