Zapatero Case: Payments and Government Approval Confirmed
A legal case involves former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. He is accused of helping Plus Ultra receive public money. Julio Martínez is a key witness in the investigation.
The investigation focuses on whether Zapatero intervened to secure a 53 million euro rescue for Plus Ultra in 2021. Julio Martínez, a friend of Zapatero, testified that Zapatero informed him about the final report needed for the rescue. Martínez admitted to receiving a 1% commission for this deal. Martínez also revealed that Zapatero directed the actions related to the Plus Ultra rescue. The investigation uncovered that Martínez avoided paying taxes while negotiating the commission.
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Highlights
Zapatero accused of influencing aid
The investigation focuses on whether Zapatero helped secure public money for Plus Ultra.
Martínez implicated Zapatero in 2021 deal
Julio Martínez said Zapatero directed actions regarding the Plus Ultra rescue in 2021.
Martínez received a commission
Julio Martínez admitted to receiving a 1% commission from the Plus Ultra rescue.
Government still supports Zapatero
The Spanish government continues to back Zapatero despite the new evidence.
Martínez concealed commission payments
Julio Martínez revealed Zapatero concealed a 1% fee from the Plus Ultra rescue.