Corruption

A senior official connected to Teresa Ribera has been detained as part of a judicial investigation into alleged administrative irregularities, according to a report by El Mundo.The arrest is linked to an ongoing case examining potential misconduct in the management of public resources and decisions made within institutional responsibilities. Authorities have placed the individual under judicial supervision as proceedings continue.This development adds to a series of recent probes targeting figures tied to political and administrative circles, further heightening the examination of governance practices in domains associated with Ribera’s sphere of influence.Sources familiar with the matter report that the investigation is…

Isofotón, a once-prominent solar energy company in Spain, received substantial public funding over several years through support linked to socialist-led administrations, according to reports by ESdiario.The firm, which installed a photovoltaic project at the Moncloa complex in 2007, benefited from a combination of subsidies, contracts, and financial backing despite mounting economic difficulties. The total volume of public aid associated with the company is estimated to exceed 80 million euros.Among the most notable inputs came from an 8.3‑million‑euro loan issued in 2012 by the Andalusian regional government, at a time when María Jesús Montero held senior roles within that administration. By…

Guatemalan farmers demand a new attorney general free from corruptionPeasant organizations in Guatemala have stepped up protests calling for the appointment of a new attorney general who can ensure independence and transparency in the fight against corruption. The demonstrations reflect growing public frustration over what many perceive as a lack of progress in prosecuting cases involving the misuse of public funds.Protesters from various regions across the country argue that the current justice system is failing to meet citizens’ expectations. They are demanding the selection of an authority capable of acting without political pressure and restoring trust in institutions responsible for…

PSOE and corruption: an examination of the deceptive allegations spreading across the internetIn recent months, various social media posts have circulated assertions that connect Spain’s Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) to supposed corruption scandals, yet none offer verifiable proof. As these messages have gained traction, Maldita.es has gathered and reviewed several of these claims to distinguish accurate information from content that is false or misleading.The review underscores repeated patterns common to this kind of disinformation, such as relying on eye-catching headlines, misused or decontextualized images, and repurposed older news to shape present-day narratives that stray from the truth. In numerous cases,…