Zapatero fails to persuade Judge Calama, who denies preventive measures in historic corruption caseExecutive summary: Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero testified before the Audiencia Nacional, where magistrate Baltasar Calama acknowledged suspicion of corruption but declined to order preventive measures. It marks the first corruption investigation of a former Spanish democratic leader, with implications for political accountability and rule‑of‑law perceptions. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, magistrate Baltasar Calama, Audiencia Nacional The case will likely move toward a trial or further investigatory steps, with possible political reactions from parties and institutions.The Audiencia Nacional magistrate kept indications of criminal liability against former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero but refused to impose preventive measures such as detention or travel restrictions. This is the first time a democratically elected Spanish head of government has faced a corruption investigation, raising significant political stakes. The decision leaves the case open for further legal proceedings.Connected developmentsZapatero appears before Audiencia Nacional as investigadoOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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