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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Zapatero's friend at Plus Ultra announces he will not appear in the Senate due to 'depression'

Julio Martínez Martínez, linked to the Plus Ultra case and former President Zapatero's financial manager, requests the Senate to postpone his appearance due to health issues following his involvement in a money laundering investigation.

Mar 19 • 15:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Senate summons Julio Martínez, friend of former president Zapatero and investigated by Plus Ultra, on April 9

The Spanish Senate is set to summon Julio Martínez, an associate of former President Zapatero, as part of the ongoing investigation into the Plus Ultra airline.

Mar 19 • 14:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Zapatero gives his backing to the Chavista amnesty, despite 508 people still being imprisoned: 'It is a reference for the world'

Former Spanish President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero expresses strong support for the Chavista amnesty proposal during his visit to Venezuela, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in the country.

Mar 17 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Zapatero returns to Caracas to accompany the implementation of the Amnesty Law

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is in Caracas to oversee the application of the recently approved Amnesty Law.

Mar 17 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Maduro postponed a debt of 6.1 million and forgave interest to Plus Ultra after an intervention by Zapatero's payee

Nicolás Maduro's government has deferred a 6.1 million debt for Plus Ultra and forgiven significant interests, facilitated by an intervention from Julio Martínez, a prominent figure connected to ex-Prime Minister Zapatero.

Mar 16 • 21:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Zapatero returns to Caracas to boost Delcy Rodríguez's campaign

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is back in Caracas to support the political image of Delcy Rodríguez after a significant electoral fraud incident in Venezuela.

Mar 16 • 14:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PP promotes the appearance of 'Julito' Martínez, possible frontman of Zapatero, in the 'Koldo case' commission

The Popular Party in Spain is calling for Julito Martínez, a possible frontman for former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, to appear before a Senate commission investigating the Koldo case.

Mar 14 • 12:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez and Zapatero squeeze the 'No to war' message until the last minute in the Castilla y León campaign: "Spain claims peace, and the right claims Aznar"

Pedro Sánchez and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero emphasized their anti-war message during a PSOE campaign rally in Valladolid, aiming to mobilize leftist voters ahead of the upcoming elections in Castilla y León.

Mar 13 • 19:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PSOE last-minute includes Zapatero in its final campaign rally in Castilla y León to try to gather the leftist vote of 'No to the war'

The PSOE has invited former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero to their final campaign rally in Castilla y León to mobilize leftist voters concerned about recent global conflicts.

Mar 12 • 17:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Zapatero attacks a right that is 'brave with immigrants and submissive towards Trump and Netanyahu'

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero criticized the Spanish right for being tough on immigrants while submissive to global leaders like Trump and Netanyahu during a campaign event.

Mar 11 • 20:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Zapatero returns to the withdrawal of troops from Iraq in 2024 to mobilize PSOE voters: 'How at ease I was and how clear my conscience is'

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero emphasized his decision to withdraw troops from Iraq in 2004 to rally leftist voters for the PSOE in the upcoming elections in Castilla y León.

Mar 11 • 19:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The enigmas of Plus Ultra: a secret investigation, a million-dollar rescue, Venezuela and a former Prime Minister

The article delves into the investigation involving Plus Ultra airline and the recent arrests tied to money laundering allegations, highlighting the involvement of former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Zapatero revives the 'no to war' at a PSOE rally in León praising Sánchez's stance: 'I am proud of his bravery and dignity'

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero celebrated the PSOE's anti-war stance at a rally while commending Pedro Sánchez's leadership.

Mar 6 • 19:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Zapatero reappears to boost the PSOE campaign in Castilla y León

Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has returned to the campaign trail to support the PSOE in an attempt to challenge the PP's long-standing dominance in Castilla y León.

Mar 6 • 19:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Court accuses Hazte Oír of attempting to initiate an illegal investigation against Zapatero

The National Court of Spain has accused the far-right Catholic group Hazte Oír of attempting to unlawfully investigate former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for drug trafficking based on unfounded claims.

Mar 6 • 18:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PSOE plays its elections and the organic control of the federation in Soria and León

The PSOE aims to regain two seats in Soria and León while countering regionalist forces, with key appearances from former President Rodríguez Zapatero highlighting the electoral stakes.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Senate forces the appearance of the Plus Ultra lobbyist who paid Zapatero after the Ministry of the Interior claims it cannot locate him

The Spanish Senate has compelled lobbyist Julio Martínez to appear for questioning, despite claims from the Ministry of the Interior that they could not locate him.

Mar 5 • 11:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government supports Zapatero after his controversial payments from the Plus Ultra lobbyist: "You caress our intelligence. We are fully with you"

The Spanish government expressed unwavering support for former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero despite his acknowledgment of receiving 660,000 euros from a lobbyist associated with Plus Ultra Airlines.

Mar 5 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Infinite Bill of the First 'No to War': Zapatero Did Not Get Up and Spain Ended Up Alongside Erdogan

The article discusses how Pedro Sánchez has resurrected Zapatero's anti-war stance to align with current pacifist sentiments in Spain, while also acknowledging the historical consequences of such positions on Spain's international standing.

Mar 4 • 21:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The defenses in the 'Plus Ultra case' seek to annul the investigation

The defenses in the 'Plus Ultra case' are working to annul the ongoing investigation as they await the lifting of the judicial secrecy surrounding the case.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 21:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PP considers it 'proven' that Zapatero enriched himself with the rescue of Plus Ultra and sees the day approaching when he will 'sit on the bench' of the Audiencia Nacional.

The People's Party (PP) claims that former Prime Minister Zapatero profited from the rescue of Plus Ultra and anticipates his eventual trial.

Mar 2 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 09:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 08:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 00:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Mar 1 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 1 • 00:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 21:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 21:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The origin and partners of Análisis Relevante, the company investigated in the ‘Plus Ultra’ case for which Zapatero worked

The article explores the connections and background of Análisis Relevante, a company under investigation in relation to the Plus Ultra case involving former Prime Minister Zapatero.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 19:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Plus Ultra lobbyist paid 110,000 euros a year to the Zapatero family for theoretical advisory and marketing services

A lobbyist for Plus Ultra has been found to have paid the Zapatero family 110,000 euros annually for advisory services amidst ongoing investigations into corruption and financial mismanagement.

Feb 23 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Feb 22 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 • 15:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez and González greet only formally, Ibarra suggests he will vote null due to the "singular financing" to Catalonia, and Zapatero does not attend Congress

The Spanish political landscape was highlighted by formal greetings and absences at the Congress commemorating the 1978 Constitution, with implications for Catalonia’s funding debate.

Feb 17 • 12:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 'reports' of Zapatero that his friend sold to companies: 'The pandemic is going to be a long crisis'

The article examines the controversial reports created by ex-Prime Minister Zapatero, which were allegedly sold by his associate to companies amid financial crises.

Feb 15 • 21:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 • 09:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Plus Ultra hired the company of Zapatero's friend while telling Sepi it lacked 48 million in cash

The company Plus Ultra contracted a new firm connected to former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero while claiming financial distress.

Feb 10 • 21:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

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.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Zapatero maneuvers in Caracas to position his advisor as Minister of Defense

Zapatero travels to Caracas to propose General Rodríguez Torres as Venezuela's new Minister of Defense to support Delcy Rodríguez amid political changes.

Feb 8 • 05:11 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Sánchez aims to surpass Aznar after ousting Zapatero

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has become the third longest-serving president since the recovery of democracy, with his sights set on surpassing José María Aznar's record.

Feb 8 • 03:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

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.

Feb 7 • 19:11 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

The background of Zapatero's trip: the Spanish ambassador in the U.S. knew the opposition's plan

The Spanish ambassador to the U.S. was informed of the Venezuelan opposition's transition plan shortly before Zapatero's unannounced visit to Caracas.

Feb 7 • 12:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

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.

Feb 7 • 01:49 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Zapatero praises Delcy Rodríguez and acknowledges that he speaks with her 'almost daily'

Former Spanish President Zapatero has praised Venezuelan official Delcy Rodríguez, admitting to speaking with her nearly every day during his frequent visits to Caracas, where he participates in discussions on amnesty law for peace and democratic coexistence.

Feb 7 • 00:52 UTC

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