The UCO (Central Operative Unit) of the Spanish Civil Guard has concluded in its report that the professorship held by Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Prime Minister, was created in accordance with regulations, finding no opaque income in her accounts.
A drug prosecutor in Huelva has issued a stark warning that Spain is slowly transforming into a 'narco-state,' highlighting the Guadiana River as a major drug trafficking hotspot where two civil guards recently died.
The PP is leveraging the controversy surrounding socialist candidate Montero and the Civil Guard, detecting 90% negative reactions on social media, with Moreno stating, "Our strategy is to let her speak."
Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska expressed his profound grief and anger over the deaths of two Civil Guard agents in Huelva, stating he was "hurt and enraged." His remarks came during a swearing-in ceremony for new Civil Guards, where he was reportedly booed.
Spain's Civil Guard, acting on tips from the DEA and Dutch police, boarded a vessel known as the 'Arconian' and seized a record 30 tons of cocaine, arresting its armed guards.
Two Spanish courts have opened proceedings to investigate the deaths of civil guards who died while pursuing a drug boat outside Spain's territorial waters, with the case potentially moving to the National Court.
Spanish Interior Minister Grande-Marlaska defended the Civil Guard's resources in Andalusia, acknowledging "inevitable tragedies." This comes as opposition leader Feijóo called for Marlaska's resignation following the deaths of two Civil Guards, citing a lack of protection.
An American citizen presented himself to the Civil Guard in Mallorca with a lawyer, requesting political asylum due to fears over Trump's policies, despite being initially told it was not the correct procedure.
A 48-year-old man has died after a tractor fell on him at a farm in Iznate, with the Civil Guard activating judicial protocol to determine the cause of death.
A driver was arrested in Madrid after ramming a traffic Civil Guard motorcyclist and fleeing at high speed, with fake police plates, bladed weapons, and simulated firearms found in his car.
The Civil Guard has submitted its first report from the search of a hideout in the Esther López case to the judge. The report will now be sent to the parties involved, though laboratory results are not yet confirmed.
The Civil Guard is currently inspecting the basement of the former family home of the individual accused in connection with the death of Esther López, as part of the ongoing investigation.
Spanish police and Civil Guard initiated 80 sexual harassment protocols over the last five years, according to compiled data. Nearly half of these opened files were subsequently archived.
The Civil Guard in Spain will inspect a newly discovered hideout after the new owner of the investigated individual's former family home reported its existence to the court. The inspection is for its possible connection to the crime of Esther López.
Spanish Civil Guard is investigating the death of a man in Benetúser, Valencia, who reportedly consumed the synthetic drug known as 'alpha' or 'cannibal drug' during a sexual encounter.
The Spanish Civil Guard has dismantled the 'Clan de los Lyons', described as one of Scotland's most violent criminal organizations, resulting in 14 arrests across Spain, Scotland, Indonesia, and the UAE.
The Civil Guard successfully intervened to stop a 'smishing' scam that targeted a Madrid-based company, preventing the loss of 2.2 million euros. Authorities blocked six transactions from two bank accounts involved in the fraudulent scheme.
A viral video falsely claiming to show civilians attacking ICE agents in Los Angeles was debunked, revealing it was filmed in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, in February 2025, depicting clashes between merchants and State Civil Guard agents.
Rubén Galindo, a Spanish Civil Guard stationed in Ceuta, was imprisoned last year for accepting bribes from drug traffickers to allow hashish-laden trucks through the port. His case is now reportedly opening the door for the potential release of other drug traffickers.
The Generalitat of Catalonia is funding 70% of a project to rehabilitate eight homes in a former Civil Guard barracks in Ciutadilla, Urgell, aiming to prevent rural depopulation.
Spain's Civil Guard is investigating alleged 'revolving door' practices in Aragon, where a former director of the Aragonese Institute of Environmental Management (Inaga) later became a representative for Forestalia, a company whose wind energy projects he had previously assessed for environmental suitability.
Officials in Aragon denounce alleged 'political pressures' to favor the company Forestalia, citing rejected negative technical reports, external consultant hiring, and transfers of critical voices, according to a Civil Guard report.
The former high-ranking official of the Ministry for Ecological Transition, who is the focus of suspicions that he rigged the environmental impact assessment of the Maestrazgo Cluster, attended "habitually" the...
A woman has been arrested by the Civil Guard in Montemayor, Córdoba, on suspicion of fatally stabbing a 41-year-old man with whom she reportedly had a relationship.
The CIAF has found "incongruities" in the documentation related to rail welds in Adamuz, prompting the Civil Guard to request clarification on these errors from the companies responsible for track maintenance.
Family members and 'admirers' paid their last respects to former Civil Guard lieutenant colonel Tejero at a private funeral in Xàtiva, with the hearse adorned with wreaths from the Francisco Franco Foundation and España 2000.
Despite a 2018 ban, civil guards report an unprecedented proliferation of narco-boats along the Andalusian coast, leading the Superior Prosecutor's Office to open an investigation into the growing illicit business.
Police and civil guards in Spain have protested to demand a change in police leadership and denounce a 'law of silence' within the force. This comes amidst reports about individuals who allegedly acted as if they 'owned' the National Police, highlighting internal tensions.
Spanish Civil Guard arrested a Swiss citizen in Tarragona suspected of murdering his partner in Switzerland. The alleged assailant reportedly moved to Riba-Roja d’Ebre after killing and burying the victim in their shared home in Switzerland.
Spain's National Security warns of "greater aggressiveness" against Civil Guard officers, admitting more "narco violence" with "weapons of war" in a report sent to Congress on the same day Montero referred to an incident as an "industrial accident."
A Spanish PSOE candidate, Montero, is under fire for referring to the deaths of two civil guards pursuing a drug boat as a 'work accident' during a debate, sparking controversy.
Associations of the Civil Guard, along with political parties PP and Vox, have criticized Spanish minister María Jesús Montero for classifying the deaths of two Civil Guard officers in Huelva as an "industrial accident," arguing it was a "homicide" during an anti-drug operation.
A civil guard suffered a fatal heart attack while on reserve duty at the operational command post during the disembarkation of the 'Hondius' ship in Tenerife.
Two Spanish Civil Guard officers tragically died in Huelva during a maritime pursuit of a drug trafficking boat. The incident occurred as they were attempting to intercept the narcolancha.
Spanish Civil Guard has organized a new, unsuccessful search operation for Rosalía Cáceres, who disappeared without a trace in Extremadura six years ago.
The Spanish Civil Guard is investigating the violent death of an 80-year-old woman found in her villa in Galapagar, with authorities suspecting a robbery as a possible motive.
The Spanish Civil Guard has intercepted a vessel at sea carrying a massive cocaine shipment. The ship is awaiting police inspection, and its crew members will be brought before judicial authorities.
The former Catalan Minister of Health will stand trial for delays in the COVID-19 vaccination of police and civil guards, after the Barcelona Court dismissed her appeal.
Retired Civil Guard colonel Pérez de los Cobos, who managed secret funds, has implicated Pino in the responsibility for expenses related to the 'Kitchen' operation.
A judge authorized the Civil Guard to search a hidden bunker discovered at the home of the suspect in Esther López's death. Authorities have since entered the hideout, seeking key evidence related to the four-year-old case.
Adif, the Spanish railway infrastructure manager, has disputed a Civil Guard report suggesting a rail break occurred in Adamuz before an accident, claiming the report "incorrectly interprets" key elements.
An 11-year-old Romanian boy died after being attacked in a public bathroom at a cultural center near Madrid, Spain, with a 23-year-old suspect identified by the Civil Guard.
The Civil Guard has identified up to five instances of negligence in the welding and track control processes related to the Adamuz railway accident, also questioning the information provided by Adif to the ongoing investigation.
Investigators arrest the son of the Civil Guard commander accused of the murder committed in 2022 and the motive fits: they wanted to extort Coromina to pay part of a chalet, and upon refusal...
Four individuals are under investigation for stealing 1,200 kilograms of olives from a farm in Darro, Granada. They were caught by a random Civil Guard patrol who noticed their van was full of olives.
The Civil Guard is investigating the suspected murder of a 3-year-old girl by her 40-year-old father, who then allegedly committed suicide, in a case of vicarious violence in Torrevieja, Spain.
Special agents of the Civil Guard's UCO reactivated a five-year-old archived case in November 2014, narrowing down on two brothers since January 14 of this year, leading to its resolution after 16 months of intervention.
A Spanish minister, Aagesen, will analyze internal control issues favoring the company Forestalia, which were reported by the Civil Guard in connection with wind farm projects.
A man died during a Civil Guard intervention in Olula del Río, Almería, after reportedly showing an altered attitude and attempting to assault officers.
The daughter of a 35-year-old civil guard, Dionisio, who was killed by an artifact from the Front d'Alliberament Català in Barcelona 55 years ago, is reclaiming her father's memory as a forgotten victim.
An investigation by 'Diari Segre' reveals that Vicente Gómez Iglesias, the paternal grandfather of 'Little Nicolás,' was a Civil Guard captain and Cesid member, and the only Spanish intelligence operative convicted for the 23-F coup attempt.
The ashes of former Civil Guard lieutenant colonel Antonio Tejero, known for his role in the 1981 coup attempt, will be transferred to Torre del Mar in Málaga, a town where he resided for a period.
Spanish Civil Guard arrested six individuals involved in a car theft ring that stole vehicles in Morocco, falsified their documentation in Europe, and then exported them to Algeria via ferry from Alicante.
Hundreds of residents in Dolores, Spain, expressed their sorrow following a suspected gender violence triple crime at a Civil Guard barracks. The local council has declared three days of official mourning as authorities investigate the incident.
Former Spanish President Zapatero has defended Minister Montero following criticism for her description of the deaths of two civil guards pursuing a drug boat as a 'work accident.'
The Popular Party (PP) is pressing the government in Congress over the crisis involving Minister Montero, following the deaths of two civil guards in the line of duty. The PP demands explanations for the lack of sufficient operational resources during the "deadly pursuit" and the absence of ministers at the funeral.
The PSOE party is reportedly in 'total' panic over the possibility of Montero securing fewer than 28 seats in the Andalusian elections, a result that could end her political career. Declining poll numbers and her recent controversial remarks about civil guards are fueling fears of a potential debacle.
The brother of one of the civil guards killed in Huelva while pursuing a drug boat has publicly criticized the Spanish government, accusing them of neglecting the officers.
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Authorities in Spain are intensifying their fight against drug trafficking following fatal incidents involving civil guards and record seizures, highlighting the severe challenges posed by organized crime. Meanwhile, Pakistan and Bangladesh have signed agreements to enhance cooperation in combating drug smuggling.
Political campaigns in Andalusia have been suspended, and a day of official mourning declared, following the deaths of two civil guards in Huelva. The Popular Party (PP) was among those to halt their campaign activities in response to the tragedy.
A Spanish Civil Guard agent died after two patrol boats collided while pursuing a drug-smuggling vessel, known as a narcolancha, off the coast of Huelva. The incident occurred during an anti-drug operation.
Former nuns from Belorado have publicly denounced alleged mistreatment by the Civil Guard, asserting their belief that these actions constitute a 'persecution against faith'.
Spain's Civil Guard has located several lifeless bodies in the waters off Almería, though the exact number, origin, and connection to migratory phenomena are yet to be determined.
The Spanish Civil Guard is thoroughly investigating Rachid A., identified as the 'mastermind' behind the robbery of the lawyer representing Ayuso's boyfriend, prioritizing his capture and phone interc
The Civil Guard has reported that no DNA belonging to Esther López was found in the basement of Óscar Sanz's former house, with the judge now having the lab analyses to potentially move the case towards trial.
A 25-year-old man has died in a shooting incident in Torrevieja, Spain, near Cura beach. The Civil Guard is investigating the circumstances of the event.
The Spanish Civil Guard has issued an alert regarding the increasing number of clandestine clinics offering aesthetic treatments with unauthorized substances. A network providing Botox and hyaluronic acid from China without medical supervision has been dismantled.
Former Cantabrian cyclist Óscar Freire has been arrested for an alleged crime of domestic abuse after his wife reported him to the Civil Guard for aggressions, threats, vexations, and harassment.
Spanish Civil Guard announced the dismantling of a Scottish drug trafficking organization, leading to 14 arrests across four countries and 20 others under investigation.
Fernando Samper, president of Forestalia and promoter of the major Maestrazgo wind farm project, has resigned amidst an ongoing investigation by the Civil Guard's Central Environmental Operations Unit.
A judge has ordered the imprisonment of a mother in Mallorca who threw her baby in the trash and subsequently fled, following an operation by the Civil Guard and National Police to locate her.
Operation Hades has uncovered an alleged drug tunnel plot from Morocco to Algeciras, Spain, revealing the presumed involvement of a former civil guard and port officials in connivance with hashish trafficking networks.
A defendant in a high-profile drug trafficking case has told a Spanish court that members of the Spanish Civil Guard allegedly facilitated the flow of narcotics through the port of Ceuta, raising concerns about border corruption.
The Civil Guard has arrested three individuals for stealing 400 meters of cable, valued at 33,500 euros, from the Madrid-Barcelona railway line in Zaragoza province.
The CIAF (Railway Accident Investigation Commission) has alerted the Civil Guard to 'manipulable signatures' in Adif's reports regarding the Adamuz accident, noting contradictions between earlier and later dossiers on the incident.
The Spanish Civil Guard is investigating a former high-ranking official from the Ministry for Ecological Transition (Miteco) for allegedly receiving 5.2 million euros from the company Forestalia in exchange for facilitating environmental permits.
The Civil Guard is searching Forestalia's offices in Zaragoza and Madrid as part of an investigation into alleged irregular contracts for renewable energy projects, focusing on potential manipulation of environmental impact statements.
Antonio Tejero Molina, the former Civil Guard lieutenant colonel who led the failed 1981 coup attempt in Spain, has died at the age of 92, remaining steadfast in his ideals.
Antonio Tejero Molina, the Civil Guard lieutenant colonel who stormed the Spanish Congress of Deputies with a gun in hand on February 23, 1981, in an attempt to overthrow the government, has passed away.
A parliamentary response from the Spanish government reveals that 106 members of the security forces have been arrested or investigated for drug trafficking offenses since 2021.