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.
Following his brother's arrest in Aruba, Enrique Baca, one of the Peruvian businessmen under investigation in the Plus Ultra case, has submitted a letter to Judge Calama offering to testify to avoid his own judicial arrest.
Spain's state-owned industrial holding company (SEPI) has exempted the Venezuelan owners of Plus Ultra airline from immediately repaying a 53 million euro rescue loan. This decision was made despite a confidential clause that required repayment upon the exit of shareholders.
Spain's Popular Party (PP) has strongly criticized Prime Minister Sánchez's plan for the mass regularization of immigrants who move to another country, with Miguel Tellado calling it "complete nonsense" and "irresponsible."
Venezuela's state oil company granted significant debt relief to the Spanish airline Plus Ultra, postponing a 6.1 million euro debt and forgiving interest, following management by an associate of Zapatero, while the oil company itself faced defaults in the US.
The Spanish government has publicly supported former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero following controversial payments he received from a lobbyist connected to Plus Ultra. The government spokesperson defended Zapatero against what she called "unfounded accusations and excessive attacks."
A judge has decided to send the investigation into the rescue of the Plus Ultra airline back to Spain's National Court due to its complexity and international ramifications.
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.
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.
Minutes from a meeting of high-ranking officials from four Spanish ministries detail the 'lively debate' that led to the channeling of a €53 million state rescue package for Plus Ultra airline, notably without the presence of the Transport Ministry.
Spain's Partido Popular (PP) is actively pushing for Julio Martínez, a figure linked to former Prime Minister Zapatero, to appear before the Senate's Koldo Case investigation commission on April 9, citing his potential role in the government's rescue of Plus Ultra airline.
The Spanish National Court has taken over the investigation into the controversial rescue of the Plus Ultra airline, with Judge Calama accepting the case after a Madrid court recused itself.
Former Spanish President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has vehemently denied any involvement in the rescue of Plus Ultra, calling accusations of a 'tip-off' to Julio Martínez 'perverse and shameful.'
Spanish police (UDEF) are conducting investigations in France to uncover the international branches of a complex money laundering network, with the Plus Ultra company at its core.
A judge has decided to transfer the Plus Ultra case to the Audiencia Nacional, citing a 'new dimension' to the investigation, including suspicions of money laundering and an 'organized criminal organization' benefiting from the airline's rescue.
The Department of Homeland Security and the War Department have reportedly joined an investigation into the Singham network. This network is allegedly involved in efforts to sow discord within the United States.
A Spanish court has released businessman Luis Felipe Baca, who was detained in connection with a money laundering investigation involving Plus Ultra in Aruba, though he is prohibited from leaving the European Union.
Spain's state holding company, SEPI, has indicated it is open to renegotiating the repayment schedule for the Plus Ultra airline rescue package, due to the company's difficulties in returning 53 million euros in public funds.
WhatsApp conversations between Spanish government officials, including José Luis Ábalos, reveal internal opposition and a desire to reverse the controversial rescue agreement for Plus Ultra airline, citing the state holding company SEPI as "out of control."
An associate of former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero, linked to Plus Ultra, has announced he will not appear before the Senate, citing a "depression" as the reason.
The Spanish Senate has compelled the appearance of a Plus Ultra lobbyist, allegedly a payer of Zapatero, after the Ministry of Interior claimed it could not locate him.
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.
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.
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.
Julio Martínez Sola, president of Plus Ultra, affirmed he had 'no doubt' about qualifying for the rescue but denied 'preferential treatment and undue interference,' refusing to testify in the Senate about the company that paid Zapatero.