2026
Moncloa Grows Uneasy As Zapatero’s Silence In ‘plus Ultra’ Scandal Persists
MADRID, Spain — Nearly two months after his indictment in the “Plus Ultra” case, the Spanish government is growing increasingly uneasy over former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s prolonged silence. While the administration maintains its political trust in his innocence, it has notably softened its once-unwavering public defense due to his failure to address […]
Vox Accuses Sánchez of Using ‘Grandchildren’s Law’ to Rig Electoral Census
MADRID, Spain — Santiago Abascal, the leader of the right-wing Vox party, has publicly accused the Spanish government of utilizing the expedited nationality process for descendants of exiles to deliberately alter the national electoral census. Speaking to the media, the opposition leader alleged that the ruling Socialist Party is strategically encouraging these newly naturalized citizens […]
Sánchez to Take Full August Break Amid Political and Legal Storm
MADRID, Spain — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is preparing to take the entire month of August off, marking the first time he has completely disconnected from his duties since assuming office in 2018. The extended break comes as the socialist leader seeks to recharge before navigating a highly anticipated and turbulent political cycle that […]
Spain Probes Ex-PM Zapatero and Family in ‘Plus Ultra’ Tax Investigation
MADRID, Spain — The Spanish Tax Agency has formally informed the National Court judge investigating the “Plus Ultra” case that it currently has active tax inspections targeting former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, his two daughters, and a prominent businessman. The revelation adds a significant administrative layer to the ongoing criminal probe surrounding the […]
Spanish Judge Indicts Civil Guard Leadership
MADRID, Spain — National Court Judge Santiago Pedraz has formally indicted the Director General of the Civil Guard, Mercedes González, and the force’s Deputy Operational Director, Manuel Llamas, for alleged administrative prevarication and crimes against the administration of justice. The ruling stems from the ongoing investigation into the so-called “PSOE dirty tricks” case, centering on […]
Lawyer Admits to Sexual Harassment of Victim During Video Conference
VIGO, Spain — A trial has concluded at the Court of Violence against Women in Vigo, Pontevedra, where a defense attorney is facing legal consequences after admitting to masturbating during a video call with a client who was a victim of gender-based violence. The disturbing incident, which took place in early 2026, left the victim […]
PM’s Wife Begoña Gómez Asks Judge for Travel Permission Amid Corruption Case
MADRID, Spain — Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has formally requested judicial authorization to travel abroad between July 7 and 10 to attend the NATO summit in Turkey and her daughter’s graduation in London. The petition comes despite her passport being confiscated last month by the investigating judge due to […]
Sánchez Migrant Regularization Faces EU Test in Supreme Court
MADRID, Spain — The Spanish Supreme Court is considering referring the Sánchez administration’s extraordinary migrant regularization program to the European Court of Justice to determine if the legislation violates European Union law. The potential judicial challenge centers on the measure’s consistency with the Schengen free movement zone, the 2008 Return Directive, and the newly enacted […]
Nearly 1 Million Apply as Spain Completes Historic Immigration Regularization
MADRID, Spain — Spain’s extraordinary immigration regularization process has officially concluded after two and a half months, receiving nearly one million applications. This figure doubles the initial government projections and highlights that the need for legal status was far greater than anticipated, marking what is expected to be the largest regularization effort in the country […]
Spanish Party Claims ‘Grandchildren’s Law’ Manipulates Overseas Voter Count
MADRID, Spain — The political party Iustitia Europa has filed a formal complaint with Spain’s Central Electoral Board, alleging that the expedited naturalization of foreigners under the so-called “Grandchildren’s Law” constitutes a deliberate manipulation of the national electoral census. The legal action seeks urgent intervention to audit the registration process of new citizens residing abroad, […]