PSOE Launches Informational File on Leire Díez Amid Controversy
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has decided to open an informational file regarding Leire Díez, following the release of audio recordings that detail her meetings with businessmen and lawyers. These interactions involved attempts to gain sensitive information from the Economic Crime Department of the Central Operational Unit (UCO), specifically regarding Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Balas, who is overseeing crucial inquiries.
The PSOE has clarified that this informational file does not impose any immediate penalties against Díez, who held positions such as councilor in Vega de Pas, head of communication at the public company Enusa, and director of Philately and Institutional Relations at Correos. Party sources have also refuted claims circulating in the media that she was referred to as a 'plumber' for the party, emphasizing the lack of support for such allegations.
The PSOE intends to collect all relevant materials, including the complete recording made in a lawyer's office, alongside testimonies from the implicated member herself. Recent reports suggest that Díez sought compromising information from Alejandro Hamlyn, a businessman currently facing trial in the National Court. This information relates to ongoing investigations into significant cases involving high-profile individuals such as Begoña Gómez, the spouse of the current President of the Government.
This decision to open a file comes after internal discussions within the PSOE, where some leaders, including Emiliano García-Page, the president of Castilla La Mancha, urged for actions to be taken against Díez, while others expressed surprise at the developments. The party statutes dictate that the initiation of an informational file is a procedural step, allowing the national leadership or the relevant competent bodies, like the Ethics and Guarantees Committee, to evaluate whether disciplinary actions are warranted.
Upon this determination, the appointed instructor will gather pertinent information and evidence regarding the events in question. Following this, the essential executive body will decide whether to pursue a disciplinary file or archive the case altogether.
In light of the surrounding media coverage, the PSOE has voiced its confusion over descriptions labeling Díez as 'the plumber of Ferraz,' asserting that such characterizations are not supported by the texts or recordings that have emerged. The party is currently undertaking a technical analysis to assess the reputational harm inflicted by these headlines, which may lead to legal claims in the future. Additionally, they reiterated their stance against political behavior reminiscent of that of the Popular Party, particularly actions that resemble the behavior of organized crime figures like Vito Corleone.
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