Former PM Zapatero Faces Allegations; Ceuta Crisis Escalates
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New corruption allegations have rocked the political landscape, with former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and his daughters accused of diverting €524,000 through an opaque non-profit entity. This high-profile case adds to ongoing scrutiny of political figures and party finances, including a reported plummet in donations to the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE).
Meanwhile, the Ceuta crisis escalated significantly as a mob attacked and vandalized the car of a Spanish Member of Parliament and an activist, leading to fears for their safety. In a related development, the government has announced that most unaccompanied migrant minors entering Ceuta will remain in Spain, while opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has reportedly distanced himself from the government's handling of the situation.
Other notable domestic news includes judicial reviews of amnesty appeals for Carles Puigdemont, continued investigations into documents linked to Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and a kidnapping on the AP-7, alongside discussions on housing affordability for young people and advancements in Alzheimer's treatment.