Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero Under Investigation for Role in Airline Bailout The investigation into former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's alleged involvement in a government airline bailout has sent shockwaves through Madrid, casting a long shadow over the legacy of a man once hailed as a champion of progressive politics.
The National Court's probe into possible financial wrongdoing tied to the 2021 rescue of Plus Ultra airline has brought a sense of déjà vu to Spain, where corruption scandals have become an unfortunate hallmark of recent government.
Zapatero served as prime minister from 2004 to 2011 and was known for his left wing leanings and close ties to Venezuela's far left regime.