SMEs & Freelancers
The former leadership of Plus Ultra admits payments through Zapatero
Former Plus Ultra executives admit payments to Zapatero's frontman for public bailout mediation. Investigation advances on a possible influence peddling network.
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
Latest José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero news
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Política
Zapatero defends jewellery as a gift from Saudi Arabia in investigation
Zapatero claims the jewellery found in his office is a gift from Saudi Arabia. This statement is in the context of the Plus Ultra investigation.
Política
Treasury admits failures in income tax alerts for four years in case of businessman linked to Zapatero
The Tax Agency admits that a taxpayer linked to 39 companies and Zapatero's circle did not file income tax for four years without alerts triggering.
Política
Tax Agency admits 'regrettable error' for failing to detect Zapatero's friend not declaring taxes for four years
The former director of the AEAT describes it as a 'regrettable error' that the Tax Agency failed to detect Zapatero's friend not declaring taxes despite having a salary.
Economy
The former director of the Tax Agency denies political pressure and links her departure to fatigue
Soledad Fernández Doctor denies political pressure and links her departure to fatigue, not to the tax investigation into Zapatero.
Economy
Escrivá granted a debt deferment to Plus Ultra after meeting with Zapatero
Escrivá deferred Plus Ultra's debt a month after meeting with Zapatero. The airline paid 93.8% of that debt after receiving a €53 million bailout.
Economy
Zapatero requests tax inspection suspension he deems unilateral
Zapatero's defence seeks to suspend what they view as a unilateral tax inspection, warning of contradictions with the criminal case.
Economy
Treasury defends the normality of the change at the Tax Agency despite the controversy over Zapatero's jewels
Arcadi España defends that the change at the Tax Agency is normal, despite the controversy over Zapatero's jewels and the departure of senior officials.
Economy
Tax Authorities Investigate Zapatero for Income Tax, VAT, and Corporate Tax from 2021 to 2024
Tax authorities investigate Zapatero, his wife, and daughters for income tax, VAT, and corporate tax (2021-2024), plus jewels valued at €1.3 million.