Ábalos’ former advisor testifies at the National Court
Today, the former advisor of former Minister José Luis Ábalos, Koldo García, will appear before the National Court to give a statement. García is one of the twenty arrested for his alleged involvement in a corruption scheme related to the collection of commissions for the purchase of masks during the pandemic. In addition to being a former advisor to Ábalos, García is also a current deputy.
Profile of Koldo García, the shadow of Ábalos
Koldo García, who was an advisor to former Minister José Luis Ábalos, has been arrested as part of an operation that investigates a corruption plot related to the collection of commissions for the purchase of masks during the pandemic. García, currently a deputy, has gone from being in the dock to being part of the Renfe board. His rise has been meteoric and has attracted the attention of many.
Businesses of the other detainees in the corruption plot
In addition to Koldo García, there are others detained in the corruption scheme related to the collection of commissions for the purchase of masks during the pandemic. These detainees are involved in various businesses, such as the real estate sector, football and projects in Africa. The investigation is still ongoing to clarify all the details of this corruption plot.
Farmer protests continue
After the tractor rally in the center of Madrid on Wednesday, farmers continue their protests. They plan to block the Port of Algeciras, enter the Port of Valencia with hundreds of tractors and have called a demonstration in Zaragoza. These protests seek to draw attention to the difficulties faced by the agricultural and livestock sector in Spain.
Statements by the leader of the PSOE in Madrid
Juan Lobato, leader of the PSOE in Madrid, has expressed his indignation at the alleged corruption case involving a former advisor of former minister José Luis Ábalos. Lobato has emphasized the importance of being firm and having zero tolerance for corruption. Furthermore, he has reiterated that no room for corruption should be allowed and has described the actions of the Madrid president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, in another corruption case as ‘despicable’.
Accusations in the Madrid Assembly
In the control session of the Madrid Assembly, PP deputy Elisa Vigil has accused Más Madrid of ‘organized crime’ and has refused to withdraw her words. For his part, the president of the Assembly, Enrique Ossorio, has given the floor to Más Madrid to defend itself and has allowed Vigil to maintain her accusations. This situation has generated tension in the plenary session.
The Community of Madrid will appear in an eventual trial
The Community of Madrid has announced that it will appear in a possible trial for the fire that occurred in a nursing home in the Aravaca neighborhood. The PP spokesperson in the Madrid Assembly, Carlos Díaz-Pache, has stated that the Community will be present to demand responsibility in the event that any negligence is proven in the fire, in which three people died.
Opinions on the election of Carmen Calvo as president of the Council of State
Sumar’s spokesperson in Congress, Íñigo Errejón, has highlighted that his group does not question the legal suitability of Carmen Calvo to preside over the Council of State, although they maintain political differences with her. For her part, the second vice president and leader of Sumar, Yolanda Díaz, has described the alleged case of corruption of Koldo García as very serious and has stressed the importance of clarifying all the facts.
Reactions to the alleged Koldo García corruption case
Several politicians have expressed their rejection and concern about the alleged corruption case in which Koldo García is involved. The Minister of Education, Pilar Alegría, has described the case as shameful and has assured that the Government will collaborate with the justice system to clarify everything. For his part, the PP spokesperson, Borja Sémper, has asked the Government and the PSOE for transparency in this matter.
Arrested in the operation for alleged bites on mask purchase contracts
Koldo García and Víctor de Aldama, president of Zamora CF, have been arrested in an operation that investigates alleged bribery in mask purchase contracts during the pandemic. Both will appear before the National Court, while the other fifteen detainees have been released. The investigation is still ongoing to clarify all the details of this corruption plot.
