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PSOE Corruption Scandal Strains Spanish Coalition

A corruption scandal within Spain's ruling PSOE party has strained the governing coalition, with Podemos withdrawing support, yet other parties maintain their backing due to concerns about a potential Vox-led government. The scandal involves alleged corruption in public works, with demands for great...

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Recording Exposes €570,000 in Suspected Corrupt Payments Linked to Spanish Public Contracts

A January 21, 2021, recording reveals a conversation between Koldo, José Luis Ábalos, and Santos Cerdán discussing €570,000 in payments linked to public contracts, with Cerdán repeatedly trying to stop Koldo from discussing the details, suggesting an attempt to cover up corrupt practices within the ...

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PSOE Mayor Demands Extraordinary Congress, Sánchez Reelection Challenge

Merida Mayor Antonio Rodríguez Osuna publicly urged PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez to call an extraordinary federal congress and not seek reelection, citing "shame and repugnance" over the Santos Cerdán corruption scandal and advocating for broader party reform.

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Pradales Backs Sánchez, Seeking Basque Statute and Transfers

Despite Spain's political instability, Basque leader Pradales backs Prime Minister Sánchez, seeking 20 transfers, including Social Security, and PSOE support for a new Basque statute with enhanced self-governance and bilateral guarantees.

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Spanish Investigation Reveals Alleged Bribery in Public Works Contracts

A Guardia Civil report revealed transcripts suggesting former Minister José Luis Ábalos and PSOE officials discussed rigging public works contracts, leading to searches of Ábalos's home and several companies allegedly involved in 400,000 euros in bribes, an expansion of an investigation that initial...

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Secret Recordings Expose Spanish Public Works Corruption

Following secret recordings by former advisor Koldo García, a major anti-corruption operation is underway in Spain, targeting public works contracts and involving high-ranking Socialist Party officials José Luis Ábalos and Santos Cerdán, with searches conducted across multiple provinces.

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Spanish Socialist Party Bribery Scandal: Report Details Multiple Payment Schemes

A UCO report exposes how Acciona and other companies allegedly paid bribes to Socialist party officials through fake invoices, fictitious employment contracts, and cash payments, raising concerns about systemic corruption within the party.

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Guardia Civil Implicates Top Officials in Spanish Bid-Rigging Scheme

A Guardia Civil report alleges former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera and Koldo García, advisor to ex-Minister José Luis Ábalos, manipulated public contracts to benefit companies like Acciona, involving 14 projects and documented in 490 pages of evidence, including intercepted communications.

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Spanish Court Blocks Government Veto of Inheritance Tax Repeal

Spain's Constitutional Court unanimously rejected the government's veto of a Senate bill to repeal the inheritance tax, ruling that the veto only applies to the current budget, not future ones, as the repeal's effective date was January 1, 2024.

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PSOE Secretary Resigns Amidst Corruption Allegations

Following a Guardia Civil report detailing a criminal organization within the PSOE, implicating Santos Cerdán in managing alleged payments, Cerdán resigned from all his posts and his seat as a deputy, despite the PSOE initially denying his involvement.

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UCO Recording Implicates PSOE Official in Corruption Allegations

A recording obtained by Spain's UCO implicates PSOE's Santos Cerdán in allegedly receiving illegal commissions from construction companies, prompting a political crisis as the government and PSOE defend him while the opposition demands action.

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Junts per Catalunya Rules Out No-Confidence Vote Against Sánchez

Jordi Turull, Junts per Catalunya's number two, announced his party will not support a motion of no confidence against Pedro Sánchez, citing the presumption of innocence regarding alleged bribes paid by PSOE's Santos Cerdán and prioritizing their Swiss negotiations.

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