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May 19, 2026
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Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero under investigation for role in airline bailout - thestar.com
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The former prime minister of Spain, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, is now under investigation by a special prosecutor’s office for his alleged involvement during his tenure in 2010 when he approved an emergency bailout package that saved Spanish airline Vueling from bankruptcy.
According to reports, the probe centers on whether Zapatero's actions violated Spain’s anti-corruption laws. Specifically, there are concerns about potential conflicts of interest and irregularities in how the bailout funds were allocated. The investigation also involves a former senior minister at the Ministry of Econo…
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