Stories from Spain

Rayo Vallecano player Oscar has received a seven-match suspension in La Liga due to an accumulation of yellow cards. The player is expected to miss the remainder of the domestic season. He remains eligible to play in European competitions, according to the report.

Footballer Santi Cazorla has indicated he may retire at the end of the current season. The 41-year-old player has seen reduced playing time this season. Cazorla previously made history by helping Oviedo reach the first division 24 years ago.

Businessman Aldama has alleged that the Spanish Prime Minister was aware of an organized crime group involving José Luis Ábalos and Coeldo García. Aldama claimed the Prime Minister was informed of the group's activities during a 2019 PSOE meeting. The allegations were made in the context of proceedings in the Supreme Court. He stated that Sampson confirmed these details during a 2019 PSOE meeting where a photograph of the two leaders was taken. Witness Aldama provided testimony regarding mask procurement bribery during the pandemic. Aldama's statement included accusations against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The witness alleged Sánchez is at the top level of an organized group that included José Luis Ávalos and Cuardo García. According to the source, Aldama claimed that companies were pressured to pay bribes to the construction sector.

Irene addressed the Congress from the guest tribune to call on deputies to vote regarding blocks fighting real estate speculation. The speech follows reports of residents facing eviction orders in central Madrid despite long-term residency and consistent payments.

European Union food safety authorities issued a grave alert regarding perchlorate levels in Spanish cabbage. Immediate product recalls are being initiated.

Rita Maestre criticized the Madrid municipal government regarding the city's housing problem, which she described as a constitutional right. Maestre accused the mayor of protecting investment funds and owners of large property portfolios.

An artificial intelligence generated image of Haitian President Haito Esteban has caused friction between the PSOE and Sumar coalition partners in Madrid. The incident is being viewed within the context of existing tensions between the government partners.

A lead investigator in the Gurtel case testified that a police operation was launched to monitor Luis Barcenas and his associates without judicial authorization. The testimony occurred during a trial regarding the finances of the People's Party (PP) and the alleged 'Barcenas papers' slush fund. An investigator claims there were permanent pressures and maneuvers to prevent judicial investigations from evolving. The source stated that reports were reviewed and delayed, and that evidence from secret instructions was known by political leaders. The investigator alleged that meetings were held to determine which points to address and how to present them. The name of Rajoy was reportedly kept out of the proceedings. The investigation was reportedly carried out by a police group led by former minister Fernández Díaz, who was then part of the Economic and Fiscal Crime Unit.

A new expert report for Begoña Gómez's defense claims her co-directed chair at the Complutense University of Madrid did not cause harm to the institution. The report states the chair actually obtained a 13,000 euro surplus.

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has issued a statement denying allegations of irregular financing made by commission agent Aldama. The allegation includes claims that a dinner was organized as part of the arrangement. PSOE leaders describe the allegations against Pedro Sanchez as slander and lies. They further allege that Aldama has attempted to implicate Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez through insults and lies. The PSOE characterizes these claims as a series of slanders and falsehoods. The party responded to recent statements made by Aldama regarding potential criminal organization involvement. Ferraz, the party headquarters, noted that any accused individual has the right to testify before a judge. This follows recent accusations by Aldama against the party leadership. The individual claims that the party provided 500 euro notes as part of expense liquidations.