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Former Civil Guard Director Implicated in Alleged PSOE Cloacas Case
MADRID, Spain — Judge Santiago Pedraz of Spain’s National Court (Audiencia Nacional) has formally implicated former Civil Guard Director Leonardo Marcos in the ongoing investigation into the alleged “sewers” (clandestine dirty tricks operations) of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE). This judicial development places Marcos in the same procedural position as his successor, Mercedes González, […]
Spain Tells Police to Stop Expulsion of Foreigners Applying for Regularization
MADRID, Spain — The Spanish Ministry of the Interior has reportedly issued directives prohibiting National Police officers from initiating expulsion proceedings against repeat foreign offenders who have already applied for residency regularization, a move that law enforcement sources warn is severely hampering efforts to combat recidivism. Nearly 1 Million Apply as Spain Completes Historic Immigration […]
Anti-Corruption Prosecutors Say Zapatero’s Influence in Plus Ultra Bailout Is ‘Evident’
MADRID, Spain — Spanish anti-corruption prosecutors consider it evident that former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero leveraged his influence at high levels of government to facilitate the 53 million euro public bailout of the airline Plus Ultra, despite ongoing and categorical denials from the former leader. Moncloa Grows Uneasy As Zapatero’s Silence In ‘plus […]
Zapatero Defense Crumbles as Key Witness Admits Influence Peddling in Plus Ultra Bailout
MADRID, Spain — The legal defense of former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has suffered a severe setback after Julio Martínez Martínez, a central figure in the alleged “Plus Ultra” influence peddling scandal, voluntarily submitted a written statement to the National Court admitting that the former leader negotiated a commission for the airline’s […]
Madrid Court Upholds Jury Trial For Prime Minister’s Wife Begoña Gómez
MADRID, Spain — The Madrid Provincial Court has upheld the decision to send Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to a jury trial on charges of embezzlement of public funds and influence peddling. In a significant procedural shift, the appellate tribunal simultaneously revoked the charges of business corruption and misappropriation of funds, and […]
PSOE’s Cristina Narbona Acknowledges ‘Worrying Indications’ In Leire Díez Case
MADRID, Spain — Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) President Cristina Narbona has acknowledged the existence of “worrying indications” regarding the party’s alleged underground networks, though she firmly distanced herself from the actions under investigation. Her statements were made during a brief testimony before National Court Judge Santiago Pedraz on Wednesday as part of the ongoing […]
PM’s Brother David Sánchez Convicted, Banned from Public Office for 9 Years
BADAJOZ, Spain — David Sánchez, the brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been convicted of administrative prevarication by the Provincial Court of Badajoz. In a unanimous ruling delivered on Tuesday, the court sentenced him to nine years of disqualification from holding public office or exercising the right to passive suffrage. The same penalty […]
Leire Díez Investigation Widens as Judge Targets Sánchez’s Closest Allies
MADRID, Spain — Judge Santiago Pedraz is significantly expanding his investigation into the alleged underground political networks within the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), focusing heavily on Leire Díez’s infiltration of the State Prosecutor’s Office and the Civil Guard. The judicial probe, which went public on May 27 following a dramatic raid on PSOE headquarters, […]
Spanish Judge Probes Ex-Sánchez Aide Juanma Serrano in Correos Scandal
MADRID, Spain — Judge Santiago Pedraz has formally investigated Juan Manuel Serrano, the former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and ex-president of the state postal service Correos, ordering the forensic extraction of data from his mobile phone. The judicial decision follows a formal request from the Anti-Corruption Prosecution and is based on […]
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 […]