Conciliation Act Announced by Alberto González Amador Against Pedro Sánchez and Félix Bolaños
Alberto González Amador, partner of the regional president, has initiated a legal process against President Pedro Sánchez and Minister of Presidency and Justice Félix Bolaños. This comes after they referred to him as a criminal, which González Amador claims constitutes insults and defamation. Legal sources have confirmed to Europa Press that his legal team has submitted separate conciliation petitions in the courts of Madrid to address these allegations, as initially reported by the newspaper El Mundo.
González Amador argues that such statements infringe upon his fundamental rights as a citizen of Spain. Specifically, he seeks compensation of €100,000 from Pedro Sánchez and €50,000 from Félix Bolaños, asserting that their comments were unwarranted and damaging.
The controversy erupted on October 17, coinciding with the public indictment by the Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz. The Attorney General is reportedly looking into allegations regarding the revealing of secrets, a matter that has stirred significant public interest. Sánchez commented during this period, suggesting that having the chief of staff of the Community of Madrid in a relationship with a confessed criminal has led to misinformation and confusion.
In addition to his actions against Sánchez and Bolaños, González Amador has also sought conciliation with the Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero. This relates to assertions she made during a government control session on March 12 earlier this year. After Montero failed to attend a scheduled conciliation meeting, González Amador escalated the situation by announcing a lawsuit against her in the Supreme Court, highlighting her position as a privileged minister and deputy.
As the situation develops, the implications of these legal challenges could resonate throughout the political landscape in Spain, further fueling tensions between the involved parties. Legal experts anticipate that these cases may set important precedents regarding the accountability of public officials for their statements and the rights of individuals to seek redress against perceived defamation.
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