Zapatero investigated for alleged influence peddling

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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.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Spanish court probes ex-PM Zapatero in airline bailout · May 19, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Zapatero investigated for influence peddling in Spain · May 19, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET

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