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Former Spanish PM Zapatero Probed in Airline Bailout Scandal
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Former Spanish PM Zapatero Probed in Airline Bailout Scandal

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for alleged influence-peddling and corruption related to the bailout of airline Plus Ultra. Zapatero has denied any involvement in the scheme.

Former Spanish PM Zapatero's Venezuela Ties and Payments
Politicsel-mundo2mo ago

Former Spanish PM Zapatero's Venezuela Ties and Payments

Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero and his associate reportedly traveled to Venezuela on Maduro regime planes, while a lobbyist linked to the 'Plus Ultra' case allegedly paid 110,000 euros annually to the Zapatero family for advisory services.

United Airlines Jet Hits Truck, Pole Near Newark Airport
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United Airlines Jet Hits Truck, Pole Near Newark Airport

A United Airlines plane, carrying 231 passengers and crew, struck a truck and a lamppost on a highway while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident occurred before the aircraft landed, narrowly avoiding a major disaster.

Zapatero Justifies Plus Ultra Income from 'Oral Reports'
Politicsel-mundo2mo ago

Zapatero Justifies Plus Ultra Income from 'Oral Reports'

Former Spanish President Zapatero has justified the majority of his income from the Plus Ultra lobbyist as being for 'oral reports' to undisclosed clients, admitting he knew of Plus Ultra's connection to his payer but denying irregularities.

Zapatero to Testify in Senate on Plus Ultra Rescue
Politicsla-vanguardia2mo ago

Zapatero to Testify in Senate on Plus Ultra Rescue

Former Spanish President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is scheduled to appear before the Senate, summoned by the Popular Party during an election campaign, to be questioned about the rescue of airline Plus Ultra.

PP Calls for Investigation into Zapatero's Payments in Plus Ultra Case
Politicsel-mundo2mo ago

PP Calls for Investigation into Zapatero's Payments in Plus Ultra Case

Spain's PP party is requesting a fiscal investigation into payments received by former President Zapatero in the 'Plus Ultra case'. The 450,000 euros he reportedly received from Análisis Relevante are said to closely match the 1% premium Julio Martínez expected for securing the airline's rescue.