Zapatero now justifies that most of his income from the Plus Ultra lobbyist comes from 'oral reports' for undisclosed clients
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero faced scrutiny over his financial dealings with a company connected to a controversial figure, admitting to receiving substantial income from 'oral reports' that lacked transparency.
Zapatero calls the accusation of giving a tip to Julio Martínez 'perverse and shameful'
Former Spanish President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero vehemently denies any wrongdoing regarding a 53 million euro bailout and defends his consulting role.
Zapatero, on whether he facilitated the rescue of the airline Plus Ultra: 'No, absolutely not'
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero denied any involvement in the rescue of Plus Ultra airline during a Senate investigation led by the opposition PP party.
Zapatero Appears in the Senate to Explain His Business with the 'Fixer' of Plus Ultra
Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero will appear in the Senate to explain his business dealings with Julio Martínez Martínez amid a corruption investigation.
Zapatero defends his role as a global consultant and denies taking commissions: "How could I have received bribes openly?"
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, former Prime Minister of Spain, defends his financial dealings amid allegations of impropriety, asserting he has declared payments to tax authorities.
Zapatero personally designed the company for his payer 25 days after the Sánchez-Iglesias pact to govern for four years
Former Spanish President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero was directly involved in the creation of Análisis Relevante, a controversial company, a short time after the political agreement for governance between Pedro Sánchez and Pablo Iglesias.
The PP calls for a tax investigation into what Zapatero earned in the 'Plus Ultra case'
The Popular Party (PP) is calling for a tax investigation into former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's earnings linked to the Plus Ultra airline bailout.
The Plus Ultra judge decides to send the case to the National Court after the case acquires a 'new dimension'
A judge in Madrid has decided to transfer the Plus Ultra case to the National Court due to its escalating complexity involving key figures linked to the government and significant financial interests.
The Real Author of the Reports Debunks Zapatero's Alibi for Charging 460,000 Euros
The real author of reports from the consulting firm Análisis Relevante dismantles former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's defense for receiving €460,000 alongside his family from a lobbyist.
The real author of the reports from Análisis Relevante earned 36 times less than the Zapatero family for giving ideas and formatting texts: "I earned 18,000 euros in six years"
Sergio Sánchez, the minor shareholder and actual author of reports for Análisis Relevante, revealed that he earned significantly less than former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and his daughters for similar work.
Suspicion in Spain – former Prime Minister worked for Venezuela
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and his daughters are suspected of receiving significant sums from Venezuela's previous government amid his diplomatic efforts between the Maduro regime and its critics.
The Senate postpones the testimony of Zapatero's payer as Marlaska states they cannot locate him
The Spanish Senate has postponed the testimony of Julio Martínez, who has been paying former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, due to claims that he could not be located.
Zapatero and his payer traveled together to Venezuela on planes from Maduro's regime
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero frequently traveled to Venezuela, accompanied by businessman Julio Martínez, on flights chartered by the Venezuelan government.
The PP launches an attack on Marlaska for "sabotaging" the appearance in the Senate of Julio Martínez, "possible front man" of Zapatero
The People's Party (PP) in Spain criticizes Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska for allegedly obstructing the Senate appearance of Julio Martínez, who is identified as a potential intermediary for former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.
The PP summons Zapatero to testify in the Senado commission on the Koldo case during the Castilla y León campaign
The Popular Party has summoned former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero to appear before the Senate's Koldo case commission on March 2, coinciding with the campaign for the Castilla y León elections.
Feijóo questions the commission that Plus Ultra's advisor had in a contract: 'It seems that Zapatero can give us a clue as to where they have put our money'
Alberto Núñez Feijóo questions the financial dealings surrounding former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's contract with Plus Ultra, particularly a 1% commission linked to a government bailout.
The friend who paid Zapatero had a contract to collect a 1% commission from the rescue of Plus Ultra
Julio Martínez Martínez, a personal friend of former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, had a contract stipulating a 1% commission for successfully securing a government rescue of Plus Ultra airline.
The 40 Hours of Zapatero in Venezuela
Former Spanish President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero emphasizes the democratic opportunity in Venezuela during his recent official visit, contrasting it with his previous unsuccessful mediating efforts.
Zapatero's agenda clashes with the controversy surrounding the amnesty in Venezuela
The article discusses former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's ongoing influence in Venezuelan politics amidst the controversial Amnesty Law debate.
Zapatero meets with Capriles and other 'opposition' leaders at the Spanish Embassy
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero concluded his busy schedule in Caracas with a meeting with a group of minor opposition leaders at the Spanish Embassy.
Zapatero arrives in Venezuela to meet Delcy Rodríguez
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has arrived in Venezuela to meet the new leader Delcy Rodríguez and other non-Chavista politicians.
Zapatero lands in Caracas to meet Delcy Rodríguez
Former Spanish President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has arrived in Caracas for a meeting with Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez, continuing his decade-long role as a mediator in the release of political prisoners.
Zapatero lands in Caracas to meet with Delcy Rodríguez
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero arrived in Caracas to discuss amnesty laws and the ongoing process of redemocratization with Venezuelan officials.
Zapatero began charging for his 'global advice' after Sánchez's turn with Delcy and Maduro
Former Spanish President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has started charging for his global advisory services following recent political developments involving Venezuela.
A president who counts the days: Sánchez surpasses Zapatero in power and approaches Aznar
Pedro Sánchez has matched José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero in the number of days in power, now ranking as the third longest-serving president of Spain, behind Felipe González and José María Aznar.
Zapatero denies his mediating role in the rescue of Plus Ultra: 'None, zero'
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero firmly denied any mediating role in the rescue of the Venezuelan airline Plus Ultra, which was supported by the Spanish government in 2021.
Zapatero denies his mediation in the rescue of Plus Ultra and dissociates it from his earnings from 'consultancies'
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero denied any involvement in the pandemic rescue of the airline Plus Ultra during an event in Madrid, stating he had no mediation role and also addressed his income from consultancy work.
Zapatero distances himself from the Plus Ultra rescue despite receiving payment from the airline's advisor: "Absolute zero"
Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has completely distanced himself from the Spanish government's 2021 rescue of Plus Ultra, asserting he had no involvement despite receiving 450,000 euros for consulting work.
Zapatero denies that his consultancy was related to the rescue of Plus Ultra and claims they were "in accordance with the law"
Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero denies any connection between his consultancy work and the government's rescue of Plus Ultra airline, asserting that his activities were legal.
PSOE eliminates Zapatero for the second time from an electoral campaign after being the star guest in all previous ones
The PSOE has removed former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero from its electoral campaign for the second time, a stark contrast to his previous strong involvement.
Zapatero disappears from a PSOE electoral campaign for the first time in four years
For the first time in four years, former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero will not participate in the PSOE electoral campaign, as Aragón Alegría seeks to avoid the perception of being part of the government.
New Focuses of the 'Plus Ultra' Case: Camilo Ibrahim Issa, the Rehabbed One from Zapatero, and the Embassy as a 'Business Center'
The article investigates links between former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and Plus Ultra, a financially troubled airline that received a government bailout, focusing on Camilo Ibrahim Issa, a key figure in the company.
Judge Piña rejects Hazte Oír's lawsuit against Zapatero for alleged collaboration with Maduro
Judge Antonio Piña of the National Court has dismissed the lawsuit filed by the association Hazte Oír against former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for his supposed collaboration with Nicolás Maduro due to lack of criminal evidence.
Judge Piña rejects the complaint from HazteOir against Zapatero after consulting the Prosecutor's Office
Judge Antonio Piña has dismissed the complaint filed by the ultra organization HazteOir against former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero over alleged money laundering, drug trafficking, and links to criminal organizations.
The National Court rejects the complaint filed by Hazte Oír against Zapatero for drug trafficking
The National Court has dismissed the complaint by the ultracatholic group Hazte Oír against former Socialist President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, citing the allegations as unfounded and based on conjectures.
Ayuso calls for a proper investigation of Zapatero for his close ties with Venezuela
Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Community of Madrid, has urged for a thorough fiscal investigation into José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero due to his close ties with Venezuela.
Camilo Ibrahim, the Key Man of Plus Ultra Rehabilitated by Zapatero for Business
The article discusses Camilo Ibrahim, a controversial Venezuelan businessman rehabilitated by former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for business dealings, amid claims of espionage.
Zapatero earned 45% of the company's income from his friend in Plus Ultra
Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero allegedly received €450,000 for 'global consulting' from his friend Julio Martínez, involved with the airline Plus Ultra which was rescued by the state.
Vox informs Congress and Trump's cabinet about Zapatero's links with Venezuela
Vox is alerting Congress and Trump's administration about José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's connections with Venezuela amid rising concerns over the influence of chavismo and China in the region.
The more Trump, the worse Venezuela
The article discusses political events in Washington and criticizes several politicians, including Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, in relation to Venezuela's situation.
The Prosecutor's Office requests rejection of the HazteOír lawsuit against Zapatero for drug trafficking and money laundering
The Anti-Drug Prosecutor's Office has requested that the National Court not admit the lawsuit filed by HazteOír against former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, citing a lack of substantiated criminal facts.
The Anti-Drug Prosecutor requests that the lawsuit by Hazte Oír against Zapatero for drug trafficking not be admitted
The Anti-Drug Prosecutor has asked the National Court's judge Antonio Piña to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Hazte Oír against former socialist president José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, characterizing the allegations as unfounded conjectures and assumptions.
The PP attacks Albares and the Government: 'Zapatero has been the great whitewasher of the Chavista tyranny'
The People's Party (PP) criticizes the Spanish government and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for allegedly using Venezuelan political prisoners as a political excuse while accusing them of having a double moral regarding Venezuela.
A Nobel for Zapatero
Leopoldo López recounts how Spanish politician José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero visited him multiple times in prison, urging him to calm protests against the regime.
Víctor Ábalos: "The capital interest of Delcy Rodríguez's trip to Spain has to do with Zapatero"
Víctor Ábalos, son of former minister José Luis Ábalos, discusses the motives behind Delcy Rodríguez's visit to Spain, linking it to a 'parallel trial' of his father, who faces corruption charges.
Dismantling the Venezuelan Catechism of Albares
Spain aims to lead Europe as an alternative to Venezuela's transition under Donald Trump, seeking its own opposition narrative with key figure José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and statements by Minister Albares emphasizing that solutions must come from Venezuelans themselves.
The 'whales' betting more than 30,000 euros on the arrest (or not) of Zapatero: this is how the multimillion-dollar Polymarket operates
In a unique betting market called Polymarket, users stake significant amounts on the prediction of José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's potential arrest before March 31, 2026, with odds currently suggesting an 11% chance of it happening.
The family of Rocío San Miguel highlights the dialogues and diplomacy that have facilitated her release
Rocío San Miguel's family expresses gratitude for the diplomatic efforts of Spain and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero in securing her release after two years of imprisonment in Venezuela.
The PP accuses Zapatero of "enriching himself" at the expense of Venezuela and will force him to explain "his shady dealings"
The People's Party (PP) accuses former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero of profiting from his ties to Venezuela and demands he explain his controversial dealings amid rising political tensions.
The National Court opens preliminary proceedings against Zapatero for drug trafficking and money laundering in Venezuela
The National Court has initiated preliminary investigative proceedings against former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero over allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering in Venezuela following a complaint by the association Hazte Oír.