Senate Committee Summons Former Prime Minister Zapatero Amid Koldo Case Investigation

The PP spokesperson in the Senate, Alicia García, has announced that the investigative committee regarding the Koldo case's various complexities will summon former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. This decision follows the recent arrest of Plus Ultra executive Julio Martínez by police, who is linked to the case. During a press conference at the Senate, García emphasized the necessity for Zapatero to clarify his involvement in the rescue of Plus Ultra, questioning whether he had any direct or indirect role in potential misconduct. She characterized Zapatero as a "supporter, mediator, and privileged interlocutor of a dictatorial regime" such as that of Nicolás Maduro, which raised eyebrows in the political arena. Despite previously rejecting calls for Zapatero to testify before the committee, the PP is now keen on including him in a new list of witnesses. However, the actual date of Zapatero's appearance will be determined by the committee's Board, where the PP holds an absolute majority, thus establishing when the former Prime Minister will be summoned. García reiterated suspicions that Zapatero may have provided a tip-off to Plus Ultra's president, which potentially led to the destruction of critical evidence, such as emails or messages. She pointed out that in this case, the communication took place through prepaid mobile phones, specifically designed to avoid leaving a digital footprint, and that these phones were later destroyed. "In what European country does a former prime minister communicate through prepaid mobiles with individuals under investigation for serious crimes?" García queried, casting doubt on the integrity of Zapatero's actions. Furthermore, she warned that Zapatero's involvement could hint at larger corruption schemes associated with current Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, suggesting a possible underlying connection between the two leaders. "Perhaps the reason Zapatero remains the only former socialist leader standing by Sánchez is that if one falls, the other is also exposed," she speculated. García believes the overarching issue is not merely a government crisis but rather a sign of deeper "political and moral decomposition." She argued that Zapatero's prior decisions have paved the way for Sánchez, leading to the establishment of what she describes as a corrupt system. "A democracy cannot function with both a president and a former prime minister operating in the shadows," she concluded, advocating for clarity and accountability in the government's actions. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2