WhatsApp Messages Reveal Concerns About Plus Ultra Rescue
Messages show José Luis Ábalos and others opposed the government’s rescue of Plus Ultra. The messages suggest concerns about the deal and criticism of Sepi. This is part of an investigation into government actions.
WhatsApp messages between José Luis Ábalos and his colleagues reveal opposition to the government’s decision to rescue Plus Ultra. These messages show that Minister Montero and Minister Calviño were trying to get out of the rescue plan. The investigation is looking at what happened during the COVID-19 crisis. It raises questions about how the government made decisions. The investigation is ongoing and could involve accusations of corruption.
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Highlights
Abalos' WhatsApps Reveal Opposition
José Luis Ábalos’ WhatsApp messages showed opposition to the Plus Ultra rescue.
Montero and Calviño Implicated
Internal messages suggest Montero and Calviño tried to leave the Plus Ultra rescue.
Sepi Criticism Emerges
The messages criticized the Spanish Agency for Public Enterprises (Sepi).
Investigation Ongoing
The WhatsApps are part of an investigation into government actions.
Agreement to Reverse
The messages called for reversing the government’s agreement regarding Plus Ultra.