Spain’s Zapatero exposed as Maduro’s fixer. Trump must extradite him now
Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is under investigation for alleged involvement in a criminal network linked to Venezuela. The inquiry focuses on a $61.5 million bailout of Plus Ultra airline, with accusations of money laundering and influence peddling. The case highlights Zapatero's connections to the Maduro regime and raises questions about accountability within Spain's Socialist establishment.
- ▪Zapatero is being investigated for leading a criminal network involved in influence peddling and money laundering.
- ▪The investigation centers on a public bailout of the Venezuela-linked airline Plus Ultra, with allegations of receiving $2 million through offshore companies.
- ▪His alleged connections to Maduro's regime include ownership of a gold mine and involvement in corrupt oil and food programs.
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Spain’s National Court made history last week by placing former Socialist Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero under investigation for allegedly leading a criminal network engaged in influence peddling, money laundering, document forgery, and related offenses. The inquiry centers on the $61.5 million public bailout of the Venezuela-linked airline Plus Ultra. Court filings and raids on Zapatero’s office and his daughters’ company, Whathefav, allege he helped steer the funds and received roughly $2 million through offshore shell companies. Investigators are also examining alleged links to Venezuelan regime money tied to PDVSA oil schemes and the CLAP food program, whose corruption devastated ordinary Venezuelans. Assistance from U.S.
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