Spanish media are once again focused on the actions of the Canary Islands government during the pandemic. At the center of the new investigation is businessman Víctor de Aldama, whose name has been linked to possible interference in the process of awarding government contracts for medical supplies.
According to the latest report prepared by the special affairs division, Aldama may have used his connections to influence decisions made by the government led at the time by current minister Ángel Víctor Torres. The case files include messages exchanged between Koldo, Torres, and administration staff in July 2020, when the coronavirus situation required urgent purchases of masks and tests.
Investigators are looking into how interactions between business entities and government officials took place. Special attention is being paid to how decisions were made regarding supplier selection and the signing of high-value contracts. Correspondence obtained by investigators discusses the details of possible agreements and terms of cooperation.
No official charges have been filed yet, but the investigation is ongoing. New details are expected soon that could shed light on the extent of individual influence over public procurement during the crisis. The situation remains tense, with the public demanding explanations from authorities and more information on the case.
