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Witness dates Zapatero jewel-payment claim to 2019
A witness told Spain’s anti-corruption prosecutors that jewels linked to José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero were delivered in 2019 as alleged payment for Saudi rail contracts. The statement values them at more than €4 million.
Witness links Zapatero jewellery to Saudi rail contract
A woman who worked in Saudi public procurement says the jewellery was payment linked to the AVE maintenance contract to Mecca. She puts the alleged commission at 2.5% of the award.
Witness ties Zapatero jewels to alleged Mecca rail payment
A witness told the Fiscalía Anticorrupción that jewels found in José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s office were payment tied to the AVE a La Meca. Investigators have yet to verify the claim.
Andalusian PP brands PSOE Senate pact a desperate move
Antonio Repullo attacked the PSOE’s Senate agreement with Frente Amplio in Córdoba. The deal covers 47 constituencies across 43 provinces; Jaime de los Santos focused on equality policy and corruption.
Sánchez puts Begoña Gómez at the center of Fuenlabrada rally
At his first campaign rally since being named the PSOE’s candidate for 29 November, Sánchez praised his wife as about 3,000 people applauded.
Turkey Seizes Control of Opposition Broadcaster Halk TV
A police raid halted Halk TV’s broadcasts in Istanbul, and a government-appointed administrator was put in charge. The intervention came as jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu began his defence in a major corruption trial.
PSOE-Linked Figures Hold Senior Posts at Spain’s Audit Court
Llanos Castellanos was reportedly named manager without an open competition, while another former PSOE official holds a senior court post. The claims remain unconfirmed by other authoritative sources as judges investigate alleged party-financing irregularities.
Sánchez lleva la vivienda al centro de las elecciones del 29N
Pedro Sánchez adelanta las elecciones al 29 de noviembre y coloca la vivienda en primer plano. El PSOE quiere movilizar a la izquierda mientras intenta apartar la corrupción del debate central.
Johnson & Johnson faces a deepening fight over trust
Gardiner Harris accuses Johnson & Johnson of lethal marketing and corruption. His book links major products to millions of deaths and a Spanish health scandal, while available sources do not independently confirm the estimate of two million deaths.
Housing drives Spain toward a 29 November election
A laSexta poll puts housing ahead of every other concern before Spain's 29 November election. The result collides with sharply different priorities among PSOE, PP and Vox voters.
Feijóo puts Ceuta at the heart of his campaign security plan
Alberto Núñez Feijóo has put Ceuta and corruption at the centre of the opening campaign. His proposals range from tighter border controls to housing and new police infrastructure.
PP demands criminal charges against PSOE over Ferraz funding scandal
Spain’s Partido Popular has formally asked the National Court to charge the PSOE with illegal financing and other serious crimes. The move intensifies the political and legal battle just months before the country’s snap elections.
Junts hits Sánchez over early election and corruption claims
Junts has gone after Pedro Sánchez, saying he called early elections to distract from corruption and failed policies. The party faces its own fight as Catalonia’s political scene shifts.
State Prosecutor Hid Key Files in Case Targeting Judge Biedma
Spain’s top prosecutors denied holding documents on a controversial case against Judge Beatriz Biedma. Yet testimony from Badajoz’s chief prosecutor revealed secret exchanges with Madrid, raising new questions about the integrity of the investigation.
Judge Biedma exposes campaign to force her off high-profile PSOE case
Judge Beatriz Biedma has submitted nearly one hundred pieces of evidence to prove she was targeted by a coordinated campaign involving PSOE-linked figures and Badajoz criminal clans. The operation aimed to remove her from the explosive investigation into the prime minister’s brother.
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado retires after sending Begoña Gómez to trial
Juan Carlos Peinado steps down at 72, just days after ordering Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain’s prime minister, to face a jury for alleged influence peddling and embezzlement. His retirement closes a turbulent chapter in Spanish judicial history.
Iván Redondo breaks silence on power politics and Moncloa exit
Iván Redondo, once the strategic mind behind Spain’s prime minister, faces tough questions on TVE’s 'Plano General'. He discusses corruption, his relationship with Pedro Sánchez, and the health crisis that forced his departure from Moncloa.
Sánchez draws a line between Ábalos and family investigations
Pedro Sánchez separates the Ábalos case from investigations involving his wife and brother. At Harvard, he blamed the right and far right for a campaign against his government.
Sánchez faces tough questions at Harvard forum
Pedro Sánchez defended his record before Harvard students. Questions about corruption, Pegasus and Venezuela pushed artificial intelligence aside and put the political disputes around his government at the center of the event.
Guardia Civil finds note tying minister’s sister to Venezuelan citizenship case
A handwritten note uncovered by the Guardia Civil points to Sofía Puente, sister of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, taking a personal interest in the Spanish citizenship process for exiled Venezuelan official Nervis Villalobos. The case now pulls in the Leire Díez network and raises questions about public money.
PSOE Sent Secret Audio Payments Through Its Own Campaign Agency
Investigators found that PSOE used its campaign agency to pay for audios about Pedro Sánchez’s father-in-law. The deal involved a little-known media outlet and raised questions inside the agency about the money involved.
Zapatero must explain Saudi jewels found in his office
A judge has given José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero three days to explain the origin of jewellery found in his office. He says the pieces were a personal gift from Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and wants the court to seek documentary proof.
Guardia Civil tracks millions in Aldama hydrocarbon fraud across Europe and Asia
Spanish investigators have traced millions of euros from a major hydrocarbon fraud through a maze of companies and crypto accounts. The case now stretches from Portugal and Ireland to China, Italy, and Germany.
Guardia Civil cracks 78 million euro fuel fraud tied to Aldama
Spanish authorities have tracked over 78 million euros in transfers from Spain to Portugal, all linked to a hydrocarbon fraud ring. The case centers on Villafuel and companies tied to Víctor de Aldama, already convicted for corruption. Investigators are now moving to freeze accounts and widen the cross-border probe.
Nine citizens will decide Begoña Gómez's trial
Begoña Gómez will face nine citizens without legal training in court. They will decide whether she is guilty or not guilty in a case involving influence peddling and embezzlement.
Secret €6.3 million Madrid penthouse deal sparks crisis for Ayuso’s team
A €6.3 million penthouse purchase in Chamberí has thrown Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s government into chaos. An internal leak has exposed deep rifts in Madrid’s Partido Popular and raised tough questions about public money.
Vox targets alleged pressure campaign against judge in Sánchez brother case
Vox has filed a complaint over alleged threats against Beatriz Biedma. The case links a former Socialist member and two other people to efforts to pressure the judge handling the investigation into Pedro Sánchez's brother.
Spanish police seize luxury cars and weapons at Venezuelan tycoon Betancourt’s Toledo estate
Spanish police stormed Alejandro Betancourt’s lavish Toledo estate, walking away with high-end cars, a UAE residency card, and a stash of firearms. The raid is part of a major investigation into suspected money laundering and tax evasion tied to Venezuelan oil funds.
Luxury Madrid Penthouse Deal Reveals Systemic Failures in Ayuso Administration
A confidential government dossier on a €6.3 million penthouse in Chamberí exposes a series of inconsistencies in its acquisition, rental, and attempted sale. The case raises pressing questions about oversight and transparency in Madrid’s management of public assets.
Spain left without lobby law as Congress rejects government decree
Spain remains the only major EU country without lobby regulation after Congress votes down the government’s decree. The decision erases new rules for interest groups and widens the gap with France, Germany, and the UK.
Alex Saab admits money laundering and agrees to major US payout
Alex Saab, once a powerful figure in Venezuela, has pleaded guilty to money laundering in a Miami court. He will forfeit 195 million dollars to US authorities. The case exposes high-level corruption linked to Nicolás Maduro’s government.
Gallardón faces scrutiny over Inassa deal as court questions Madrid government
Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón and his former cabinet are under the spotlight in Spain’s National Court. The controversial Inassa acquisition is at the heart of the first trial in the ‘caso Lezo’ corruption probe. Prosecutors allege millions in overpayment.
Madrid assembly blocks scrutiny of Ayuso penthouse purchase
Madrid’s conservative majority has blocked opposition questions about a controversial penthouse purchase by Planifica Madrid. Over six million euros in public funds are at stake, but the government refuses to clarify the operation’s details.
Businessmen Reject Links to Aldama in Pandemic Mask Contract Case
Two businessmen at the center of the Koldo case have denied any role in illegal commissions or contracts for pandemic medical supplies. Their statements come as the investigation wraps up, with the court weighing their defense against the evidence.
Leonardo Marcos denies pressuring investigators in Sánchez family case
Leonardo Marcos rejects claims he told Guardia Civil agents to ease off the investigation into Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s brother. The National Court is looking into allegations of internal pressure and political interference, exposing tensions at the top of Spain’s law enforcement.
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