Civil Guard Director Cut Ties With Leire Díez Over Commander's Reinstatement in 'Koldo Case'
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The director of Spain's Civil Guard stated she ended a relationship with Leire Díez after Díez requested the reinstatement of a commander involved in the 'Koldo case'.
- Mercedes González claims she met Díez twice, during which no investigations concerning the PSOE party were discussed.
- González asserts she broke ties when Díez presented her conspiracy theory.
Mercedes González, the director of Spain's Civil Guard, has revealed that she terminated her relationship with Leire Díez after Díez allegedly asked her to reinstate a commander implicated in the 'Koldo case.' González stated that she met with Díez on two occasions, asserting that no discussions about ongoing investigations into the PSOE party took place during these meetings.
González maintains that the relationship ended specifically when Díez introduced her theory of a conspiracy. The 'Koldo case' refers to a political scandal involving alleged corruption in government contracts, which has drawn significant attention in Spain.
This revelation sheds light on the alleged pressures and entanglements that may arise in high-profile investigations, suggesting attempts to influence official proceedings through personal connections.
Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.