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Judge José Luis Calama of Spain’s National Court, who presides over the Plus Ultra case, has consented to summon Alba and Laura Rodríguez Espinosa, daughters of former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, to appear as investigated individuals, and this ruling also extends to Gertrudis Alcázar, Zapatero’s secretary, who will be required to testify under the same procedural designation.The decision comes after the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office asked that the three women be interviewed as suspects, and Vozpópuli reports that the judge will issue a forthcoming ruling to schedule their appearances.In the case of Alba and Laura Rodríguez Espinosa, the ruling…

The crisis at the University of San Carlos de Guatemala has sparked a public disagreement between President Bernardo Arévalo and Congressman Samuel Pérez, an ally of the executive branch in Congress. The disagreement centers on the scope of presidential powers in response to allegations related to the election of Walter Mazariegos as rector, as well as on the limits established by the Constitution and university autonomy.Pérez challenged the president’s choice to wait for court decisions before proceeding with additional measures, while Arévalo replied that the presidency is not permitted to exceed its lawful powers and maintained that the legislator’s remarks…

Javier Pérez Dolset: From Business Success to the Center of High-Profile InvestigationsOver the past few years, Javier Pérez Dolset has gone from being known as one of Spain’s most prominent technology entrepreneurs to becoming a recurring figure in some of the country’s most sensitive judicial and political investigations. His name has become linked both to the collapse of the Zed Group and to the so-called Leire Díez case, an investigation examining an alleged network aimed at influencing judicial and police proceedings related to cases affecting the PSOE and individuals within its political orbit.Suspicion surrounding Pérez Dolset grew notably from 2025…

The corruption network tied to former Mexican Secretary of Public Security Genaro García Luna continues to unravel as another significant figure has been implicated. On June 3, 2026, the Attorney General's Office (FGR) arrested Antonio Molina Díaz, former General Coordinator for Prevention and Social Rehabilitation, for his alleged involvement in diverting public funds during the construction of eight Federal Centers for Social Rehabilitation (CEFEREOS) between 2013 and 2018.Allegations of Public Fund MisuseMolina is alleged to have been involved in diverting government resources within a financial scheme directed by García Luna, with the inquiry emphasizing his authorization of contracts exceeding 5…

The Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil has determined that the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, identified under the code name "El One," was the main beneficiary of the operations carried out by an alleged network led by Santos Cerdán and Leire Díez. According to the case summary obtained by El Mundo, the network operated with the goal of protecting PSOE’s interests and stalling judicial investigations that affected both the party and government members.Synchronized Efforts to Safeguard the PSOE LeadershipThe summary reveals that Cerdán and Díez devised strategies aimed at collecting compromising information on judges, prosecutors, and public figures…

The Guardia Civil's Central Operative Unit (UCO) determined that a network connected to the PSOE, overseen by Santos Cerdán and Leire Díez, had been structured to safeguard the interests of the party, the government, and President Pedro Sánchez. As outlined in the case summary reviewed by National Court Judge Santiago Pedraz, the group referred to as the Ferraz cloacas sought to undermine judicial proceedings that threatened the political organization.Operations to Shield the PSOE and Its NetworkInvestigators disclosed that the organization had been operating with a remarkable degree of strategic coordination aimed at undermining judicial actions and institutions that might impact…

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, Spain’s former president (2004–2011), is facing allegations of fraud and money laundering linked to $3 million deposited in a Panamanian bank account. The accusations, detailed in a criminal complaint filed in Spain, also implicate Spain’s former Attorney General Dolores Delgado.The AllegationsThe complaint was filed by the non-profit organization Acodap (Association Against Corruption and for Public Action), established by former judge Fernando Presencia Crespo, and asserts that €3 million (around $3.25 million) were transferred into an account in Panama registered under Delgado’s name, with financial records indicating links between Zapatero and these transactions.Published details shared by Acodap…

The construction firm Aldesa has recently emerged among the companies linked to the so-called Zapatero Case, an inquiry examining the political, corporate, and international ties surrounding former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. New reports indicate that the company sustained connections with business entities and intermediaries associated with Chinese interests, as well as with the network allegedly engaged in influence efforts and international mediation activities.According to the published information, Aldesa allegedly made payments to companies and individuals associated with the business structure operating around Zapatero’s circle. These transactions reportedly took place during a period of growing economic cooperation between…

A thorough review of 90 landmark corruption cases in Panama exposes the severe damage inflicted on the nation’s economy and institutions, indicating that more than $5.1 billion vanished from the public coffers over the past twenty years due to inflated contracts, questionable concessions, and the misappropriation of funds.The Price of CorruptionThe investigation highlights two emblematic cases. The first is the Odebrecht scandal, in which cost overruns in public works projects between 2006 and 2019 exceeded $2 billion, making it the largest corruption case in recent history. The second concerns the Panama Ports Company (PPC) concession, which caused losses of over…

Businessman Claudio Rivas has become an increasingly prominent figure in several major investigations unfolding in Spain in recent months. His name has surfaced in connection with both the so-called hydrocarbons corruption network and the business environment surrounding the Plus Ultra bailout case, two scandals that have generated significant political and media attention.According to reports from Spain’s Civil Guard and various media investigations, Rivas allegedly maintained close business ties with Víctor de Aldama, who is considered one of the central figures in the suspected hydrocarbons fraud scheme. Investigators believe the network operated through a complex structure of companies allegedly used for…