29/05/2026
SPANISH NEWS 29TH MAY 2026 It’s a long one today, but everyone needs to know how corrupt Scamchez is. To anyone who even likes Pedro Scamchez he is a corrupt evil man! The Spanish are demanding his resignation now as they wake up to a new scandal every day.
SCAMCHEZ WIFE IN DEEP DO DO . 05/26/2026. A new UCO report has intensified scrutiny of the case involving Begoña Gómez.
Investigators say Pedro Sánchez appears in the banking analysis tied to payments for software linked to a Complutense University chair.
The report alleges suspicious contracts, use of official emails for private matters, and public funds benefiting a private company.
The UCO says contract files were used to give an appearance of legality. Its report points to possible irregularities in contract awards, use of public funds, and management of software financed by Complutense University.
The 300-page document also includes Sánchez in its financial analysis.
According to the UCO, the company developing the chair's technology was hired outside normal procedures.
Investigators say work began months before a formal contract, suggesting the paperwork served mainly to legitimize it afterward.
Deloitte allegedly received more than €78,000 to develop the platform software.
The Civil Guard cites irregularities in deadlines, documentation, and later contract adjustments.
The report assigns Begoña Gómez a direct role in shaping these contracts.
Investigators say the chair's director knew work had started before formal approval. A central issue is the software for the Chair of Competitive Social Transformation.
The UCO says public university funds and resources ultimately benefited Transforma TSC SL, a company founded by Begoña Gómez. Investigators believe the software was used for private commercial purposes and note that the platform shut down after legal proceedings began.
The Civil Guard has also focused on Cristina Álvarez, an advisor linked to the Presidency Ministry.
The report alleges she used an official Presidency email account for matters tied to the Prime Minister's wife's private activities.
Investigators highlight that she worked on the chair's team while holding a post at Moncloa.
Agents suggest public resources may have been used for private purposes and note the involvement of several large companies in the chair's projects.
Telefónica allegedly contributed €55,000 to the software's development.
Some communications were allegedly conducted through official emails from the President's office.The case gained further political weight after reports said Pedro Sánchez was a joint holder of the account used for software-related payments under investigation.The report does not directly accuse the president of crimes, but his inclusion has had major political and media impact. Government sources deny illicit enrichment, and some outlets note the UCO found no suspicious deposits in the accounts reviewed. Other excerpts have intensified debate over public funds and possible conflicts of interest. The case continues to expand in court, increasing pressure on the government. The opposition is demanding answers. Spanish anti-corruption police just raided the headquarters of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s socialist PSOE party. The agents were sent to secure evidence for an ongoing probe into the alleged illegal financing of the country’s ruling party.
The raid comes just days after the socialist former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero was indicted on corruption charges linked to the Venezuelan regime.
Today’s raid is linked to an unrelated investigation overseen by Spain’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor.
Many in the closest circle around PM Sanchez, including his wife and brother, are already under criminal investigation for corruption:
- Begoña Gómez (Wife):
Formally charged with corruption and influence peddling. A Madrid judge is investigating whether she used her position as the prime minister’s spouse to secure sponsors for a university master's degree course she directed.
- David Sánchez (Brother):
Indicted and scheduled to stand trial for malfeasance, fraud and influence peddling. The probe centers on accusations that a public coordinator job in Badajoz was custom-tailored for him.
- José Luis Ábalos (Former Transport Minister):
Sánchez’s former right-hand man and a powerful Socialist party heavyweight. He is currently awaiting a verdict following his trial for allegedly receiving kickbacks on public contracts for medical protective equipment during the pandemic.
- Santos Cerdán (Former Right-Hand Man & Party Secretary):
One of Sánchez’s closest political associates and former second-highest-ranking PSOE official is under investigation for allegedly handling over €600,000 in illegal payments related to public infrastructure procurements.
- Koldo García (Former Advisor):
A former close aide to Ábalos who is under criminal prosecution for serving as the central intermediary in the pandemic-era public contract kickback ring.
The scandals have grown so big that there is now talk about the government having to resign and hold snap elections later this year.
CORRUPTION IN THE PSOE
The Justice system is closing in on the Prime Minister. The number of cases affecting the PSOE and his personal circle can no longer be excused under the umbrella of alleged lawfare. The corruption is becoming unbearable, even for him. The main cases that are politically cornering Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez do not, for now, involve a direct indictment against him, but they do affect people very close to him in his political, family, and institutional circles. The accumulation of investigations has become the biggest drain on his political standing during his term. The Begoña Gómez Case
The Prime Minister's wife, Begoña Gómez, is under investigation for alleged influence peddling, embezzlement, and irregular dealings with businesspeople. The investigation is looking into whether she used her institutional position to favor certain companies and private projects linked to her professional circle. The case is being led by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado and focuses on alleged crimes of influence peddling, corruption in business, embezzlement, and misappropriation. The investigation is particularly analyzing relationships with businesspeople who received public contracts or subsidies and subsequently collaborated on initiatives promoted by Gómez. It is also examining the use of a university chair and the development of software partially funded with public resources. The Civil Guard has collected emails, contracts, and documentation from universities and companies related to the case. David Sánchez Case
The David Sánchez case is investigating his hiring by the Badajoz Provincial Council as coordinator of musical activities. The judge is analyzing whether the position was created specifically for him and whether there were irregularities in the selection process. The investigation focuses on possible crimes of malfeasance and influence peddling by political officials of the provincial council. His actual duties, tax residency, and level of activity in the position are also being examined. The trial of Pedro Sánchez's brother and ten other defendants, including the former Secretary General of the PSOE in Extremadura and former President of the Badajoz Provincial Council, Miguel Ángel Gallardo, begins tomorrow at the Provincial Court of Badajoz, where it is scheduled to continue until June 4. Mask Case
This is the major scandal that triggered the current crisis within the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party). The investigation stems from alleged illegal commissions on mask contracts during the pandemic. The main figures implicated are the former Minister of Transport and former Secretary of Organization of the PSOE, José Luis Ábalos, his advisor, Koldo García, and the businessman Víctor de Aldama. The prosecution maintains that the scheme secured multimillion-euro contracts thanks to political influence within the Ministry of Transport and other public bodies during the health emergency. They are accused of the crimes of organized crime, bribery, influence peddling, embezzlement, abuse of power, falsification of documents, and insider trading. The case is awaiting sentencing after being tried in the Supreme Court.
Santos Cerdán/Public Works Case
The so-called public works case is an offshoot of the Koldo García case and focuses on alleged rigging of multimillion-euro infrastructure contracts during José Luis Ábalos's tenure as Minister of Transport. The Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard maintains that a network formed by Ábalos, Koldo García, and Santos Cerdán allegedly favored certain construction companies in exchange for illegal commissions. According to police reports, the construction company Acciona and other companies obtained public contracts through allegedly rigged bidding processes. The UCO estimates that the bribes under investigation exceed €620,000 and identifies Cerdán as the alleged "manager" of these payments.
Investigators are analyzing several projects in different parts of Spain, including railway, road, and tunnel projects, with contracts awarded in Navarre, Logroño, Seville, and Sant Feliu de Llobregat. One of the key elements of the case is the company Servinabar, linked to businessman Antxón Alonso. The UCO suspects that this company, allegedly connected to Santos Cerdán, received a percentage of certain contracts awarded to Acciona. The investigation also relies on recordings and messages found on Koldo García's devices during several searches carried out by the UCO (Central Operative Unit of the Civil Guard).
Leire Díez Case
The Leire Díez case investigates an alleged scheme linked to the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) to interfere in legal cases affecting the party and the government. The socialist activist is being investigated for alleged maneuvers to discredit judges, prosecutors, and UCO commanders. The judge also considers Santos Cerdán, former Secretary of Organization of the PSOE after Ábalos, to be a ringleader of this scheme. He has been charged with possible payments and coordinating the scheme. The case Leire Díez is investigating an alleged scheme linked to the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) to interfere in legal cases affecting the party and the government. The socialist activist is being investigated for alleged maneuvers to discredit judges, prosecutors, and UCO (Central Operative Unit of the Civil Guard) commanders. The judge also considers Santos Cerdán, former PSOE Secretary of Organization after Ábalos, to be a ringleader in this scheme. He has been charged with alleged payments and coordinating the scheme. The case also involves other socialist officials such as the current manager, Ana María Fuentes, and Gaspar Zarrías, who was already sentenced to nine years of disqualification from public office in the ERE (Employment Regulation File) case. The judge is investigating possible crimes of bribery, influence peddling, disclosure of secrets, and obstruction of justice.
Plus Ultra Case
Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is being investigated in the so-called Plus Ultra case, which focuses on the €53 million public bailout granted to the airline during the pandemic. The National Court is investigating whether an influence-peddling network and potential illegal commissions existed, linked to Spanish and Venezuelan businesspeople. The judge is examining whether Zapatero used his political influence and institutional contacts to favor certain business transactions related to the airline. The case is also looking into possible crimes of money laundering, bribery, and organized crime.
Part of the investigation connects financial transactions originating in Venezuela with companies and individuals linked to the former president's circle. During the investigation, searches have been carried out, bank accounts have been analyzed, and suspicious funds have been frozen. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office believes that Plus Ultra may have been used to channel money of allegedly illicit origin. Zapatero denies any wrongdoing and maintains that his actions were legal and transparent. The case remains in the preliminary investigation phase, and the former Prime Minister is scheduled to testify on June 17 and 18.
SPAIN IS KICKED OUT OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK Historic Shift in Frankfurt: Spain Loses Its Seat on the European Central Bank's Governing Board for the First Time in Nearly Three Decades May 26, 2026
Spain loses its seat on the European Central Bank's Executive Board for the first time in 28 years following the departure of Luis de Guindos and his replacement by Croatian Boris Vujčić.The political and financial landscape of the eurozone has undergone an unprecedented upheaval, leaving a profound gap in Madrid's international influence.
For the first time in 28 years, since the establishment of the single currency, Spain has been officially excluded from the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB), the most powerful body in making decisions about the region's monetary policy.
The definitive departure of Luis de Guindos as vice-president of the institution and his immediate replacement by Croatian banker Boris Vujčić have confirmed a diplomatic isolation that various sectors are calling a historic humiliation. The eurozone's fourth-largest economy thus disappears from the table where the continent's financial course is decided, breaking an unwritten rule that guaranteed permanent representation for the four major euro area economies.
The loss of this strategic stronghold in Frankfurt highlights the growing difficulty for the government led by Pedro Sánchez in forging solid alliances and safeguarding national interests abroad after eight years in office.
In the institutional corridors of Brussels, no one is hiding the fact that the erosion of support is absolute, especially with regard to the European People's Party bloc, whose relations with the Spanish leader are currently described as icy.
While Spanish diplomacy shows signs of paralysis, other continental leaders are already moving aggressively. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are actively working on a joint strategy to divide up the key vacancies that will open in 2027, leaving the Spanish government completely sidelined from the major power struggles in Europe. This scenario contrasts sharply with Spain's traditional presence in the governing bodies of the euro. During José María Aznar's terms, the country consolidated a strong and respected presence at the ECB, a status of influence that Mariano Rajoy later managed to recover and strengthen by strategically placing Luis de Guindos in the vice-presidency of the institution.With the current direction of foreign policy, the country has gone from absolute relevance to having no direct voice at all in the Frankfurt-based organization, an unprecedented power vacuum that has set off alarm bells in Spanish diplomatic and financial circles. The real impact of this setback goes far beyond a simple loss of political prestige. The European Central Bank has been the key institution and the fundamental pillar for sustaining the country's economy through the massive purchase of public debt during the worst moments of recent crises. This financial lifeline, vital for the stability of public finances, is now left unprotected due to the lack of influence of the Spanish government on the bank's Governing Council. By losing all capacity for direct influence in the design of monetary and liquidity strategies, the greatest loss of international power in recent democratic history is being realized, consolidating a worrying disconnect between the interests of Madrid and the highest levels of decision-making in European institutions.
24,000 LAMBS SACRIFICED HALAL STLYE The Feast of Sacrifice Doubles Demand for Lambs in Alicante
The Orihuela slaughterhouse, the only one accredited for halal slaughter in the province, has slaughtered 24,000 animals in two weeks for the local market and for export. The Feast of Sacrifice is the most important celebration in the Islamic calendar, but it also has economic implications, particularly within the province itself. Demand for lambs has doubled due to this festival, to the point that the Orihuela slaughterhouse, the only one in the province accredited for halal slaughter, has slaughtered nearly 24,000 animals in the last two weeks. These lambs are distributed both within the Alicante region and to countries such as Portugal, Italy, France, Greece, Algeria, and Morocco, compared to the usual figure of about half that amount. The price of the lambs, which are larger than those consumed throughout the year, weighing around 25 kilos, is around 250 euros, representing an increase of approximately 25% compared to last year.
The Feast of Sacrifice, on May 27th, is an essential celebration for Muslims. In Spain in general, and in the province in particular, this observance has grown in recent times, coinciding with the increase in the Muslim population. A clear example of this is the surge in demand for lambs leading up to the festival.
As an illustration, consider this: the Orihuela slaughterhouse is officially certified to perform halal slaughter, meaning that the animal is slaughtered while praying and facing Mecca. Therefore, it serves as a good indicator of the increase in both slaughters and sales. In the last two weeks, with the celebration approaching, the slaughterhouse has processed around 12,000 lambs each week, compared to the usual figure of half that. Of the total, around 20% remain in the province, while the rest are shipped to the countries to which the company exports, especially those with a larger Muslim population. The animals, on the other hand, are much larger than those typically consumed, reaching and even exceeding 25 kilos. This explains their higher price. The slaughterhouse manager, Cosme Javaloyes, points out that "this is the type of lamb requested for the festival, and therefore, due to the greater weight and the longer rearing period, they are more expensive." The cost for these lambs is around 250 euros. However, compared to last year, the price increase is approximately 25%, a rise that has also occurred in the price of standard lambs due to factors such as increased costs and a growing demand throughout the year, largely as a result of the increasing Muslim population.
In any case, the increased activity at the slaughterhouse doesn't extend to the butcher shops. As the Flores Brothers' shop in Alicante's Central Market explains, "We don't notice the Feast of Sacrifice here, because those who celebrate it want whole lambs slaughtered according to their customs." Regarding livestock farmers, José Vicente García, from Catral, recalls a time when he did raise lambs for this festival, but ultimately decided to stop. He explains, "The lambs we work with for the general public are about three months old, but for the Muslim ritual, they have to be six months old and have certain characteristics that aren't easy to achieve. That's why we finally decided to stop, because it simply wasn't profitable for us."
YOU COULD BE FINED FOR USING A BANKS ATM It's official: the Spanish Tax Agency is fining people who deposit or withdraw cash from ATMs in this way. The Tax Agency continues to take steps to end tax fraud. In this effort, the Tax Agency has focused on monitoring all financial and asset transactions carried out by citizens. And one of the transactions that the Tax Agency fears most as a potential source of fraud is the withdrawal of cash from ATMs. Despite the increase in card payments, ATM withdrawals remain a trend.This is why the Tax Agency is closely monitoring our bank transactions to combat all forms of financial crime. Below, we explain why you should never withdraw this amount from an ATM, or the Tax Agency will come after you. Despite what many people may think due to rumors, in Spain there is no specific limit on cash withdrawals from banks. Customers can withdraw any amount they wish, but they should be aware that the Tax Agency may begin asking questions and even launch a thorough investigation to prevent tax fraud once certain amounts are reached. Many banks set limits for credit cards, but this is related to security and can be modified. Safeguarding customer security in an era of increasingly common cybercrimes is vital for banks, and therefore they automatically set limits so that in case of loss or theft, the amount withdrawn cannot exceed €600. If a customer needs to withdraw more money, they can contact their bank to increase the limit without any problems. The amount you shouldn't withdraw from an ATM: The Tax Agency doesn't set a maximum limit for cash withdrawals at ATMs, but once it reaches €1,000, the Tax Agency may ask questions, whether it's a withdrawal or a deposit. In this way, the bank is obligated to provide the customer's identification and all necessary data regarding the customer's transactions. Withdrawals of €1,000 or more may trigger the Spanish Tax Agency (Hacienda), and €3,000 is the amount that will raise red flags and allow them to launch an investigation. In fact, banks recommend that customers who withdraw or deposit this amount of money from an ATM speak with a bank employee and obtain a receipt that can later be submitted to the authorities should an investigation be opened. The Bank of Spain has also recently issued a statement regarding cash withdrawals at ATMs. "Banks must dispense the requested amount, provided there are sufficient funds in the account. If you are going to withdraw a significant amount, your bank may request that you give them reasonable advance notice, provided they do not have sufficient funds to cover your request," the statement begins, addressing cash withdrawals.
"Your bank may require you to identify yourself when you deposit money, and will do so exclusively when you make a cash transaction of €1,000 or more," states the bank's website, explaining the threshold at which the Spanish Tax Agency (Hacienda) can begin investigating cash withdrawals or deposits at ATMs.
CaixaBank, through its website, also clarifies that the Tax Agency "recommends that banks inquire when the amount exceeds €1,000." "It is so uncommon to carry large amounts of cash that ATM deposits exceeding €3,000 or involving any €500 bills are reported to the Tax Agency to prevent fraud," the bank advises in its customer blog on its official website. Regarding the limit on the amount of cash you can carry in public, this is set at €100,000 according to Law 10/2010. Above this amount, you could run into problems if law enforcement intervenes. For security reasons, it's also advisable not to carry these amounts in public. Regarding the amounts that can be stored at home, the CaixaBank blog also clarifies that there is no "legal limit on the amount of cash that can be stored at home, as long as its origin can be proven."
TORREVIEJAS NEW PORT COMPLEX IS NEARLY FINISHED Torrevieja – The opening of the Paseo del Mar leisure and dining center, located in the port of Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca, has been announced and postponed at least four times. Initially, the complex was expected to be completed by the end of 2025; then, its opening was estimated for Easter; subsequently, a date was set for the end of May, which also proved impossible to meet. Finally, the opening is now expected to take place in June.
RECAP. Sorry for such a long one today, Its mainly about Scamchez and how corrupt he is! OMG I don’t even know where to start . His house was raided by the Guardia Civil on Wednesday and they found evidence linking him to all the other criminals in the article. Read the article to see how bad scum bag sanchez is. Now this is worrying, Spain is KICKED out of the European Central Bank, what does this mean about your money in Spanish banks? How do we find out anything about this? 24,000 Lambs slaughtered for muslim feast Core requirements of halal slaughter The person must be qualified Must be Muslim, The animal must be healthy No disease, broken limbs, or signs of suffering. Must be treated gently and not see other animals being slaughtered. The name of God must be invoke The slaughterer says:“Bismillah, Allahu Akbar” (“In the name of God, God is the greatest.”) They cut the animals throat it must be humaneThe goal is rapid loss of consciousness. The method must not cause unnecessary pain. Blood must drain naturally The animal must not be dead before the cut. Blood must be allowed to flow out. Tools and environment must be clean Knife must be sharp. That’s how its done. The taxman is watching you use banks ATM machines. This law does not make any sense at all. So be careful how often you deposit cash in machines.This is all part of the DIGITAL MONEY coming in project! They do not want cash as they cannot control cash. Cash is king. And finally Torreviejas new Port complex is ready to be opened next month. But its so sad they have a Mc Donalds in there!!
