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Spain: Civil Guard generals questioned in 'Leire case' probe
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Spain: Civil Guard generals questioned in 'Leire case' probe

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The UCO, Spain's central operational unit, has questioned at least three Civil Guard generals as part of the 'Leire case' investigation.
  • The investigation focuses on the alleged dissemination of messages between former minister José Luis Ábalos and members of the PSOE.
  • The case is reportedly linked to alleged irregularities in the awarding of contracts during the pandemic.

Spain's Civil Guard's central operational unit (UCO) has taken statements from at least three Civil Guard generals as part of the ongoing 'Leire case' investigation. This high-level questioning signals the deepening scope of an inquiry that has already implicated former government officials.

The investigation centers on the alleged circulation of messages involving former Minister of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, José Luis Ábalos, and other members of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). While the exact content of these messages remains under wraps, reports suggest they are related to alleged irregularities in contract awards during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 'Leire case' has cast a shadow over the PSOE, raising questions about transparency and potential misconduct within the party. The involvement of high-ranking Civil Guard officers in the investigation underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating the allegations.

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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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