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Zapatero investigated for alleged influence peddling
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
Summary: A Spanish court is investigating former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero over alleged influence peddling linked to an airline bailout.
WHO: Spanish court
WHAT: Investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes tied to a government airline bailout
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
WHERE: Spain
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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