Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is set to testify on Wednesday, June 17, before Spain's National Court in Madrid in the Plus Ultra case. According to reports, he intends to defend his innocence before the judge and reject claims that he acted as an international intermediary or was linked to an offshore structure attributed to his alleged frontman. El Pais ↗
The case is increasing political pressure on Pedro Sánchez's government. Socialists are waiting to see whether Zapatero will explain the circumstances surrounding the jewelry, whose origin has raised doubts even within the party. In the past, the government led by Zapatero repeatedly stated officially that it had not received valuable gifts, and therefore did not include them in the registry. El Pais ↗
Sánchez's government is also facing other cases. The prime minister is so far maintaining his support for Civil Guard director Mercedes González, since, according to the government, she has shown that she did not act on instructions from Leire Díez. However, the opposition and media are pointing to her contacts with Díez at a time when the UCO unit's investigation was being handled. According to published information, the Civil Guard was also examining payments and trips related to attempts to undermine investigations touching the prime minister's inner circle. El Mundo ↗
The broader context is compounded by the government's weakening position following a brief respite linked to Pope Leo XIV. According to available information, coalition partners are so far keeping the government afloat mainly out of rejection of Vox, but they fear that potential accusations of illegal financing could seriously jeopardize the rest of the legislative term. El Mundo ↗
Zapatero to testify before judge, Sánchez faces pressure on government
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Zapatero declara ante el juez para “defender su inocencia” en medio de una gran presión política para el Gobierno
El Pais
| 05:30 17.06.
Pedro Sánchez mantiene el apoyo a la directora de la Guardia Civil porque cree que ha probado que no hizo caso a Leire Díez
El Pais
| 05:30 17.06.
Cristina Almeida: “Las empresas se están forrando dando unos salarios de mierda”
El Pais
| 05:30 17.06.
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