# Zapatero Charged in Spain's Money Laundering Scandal

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-05-19T23:02:17+00:00
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Spains former Prime Minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, faces charges of money laundering and influence peddling, linked to a 2021 bailout of Plus Ultra airlines. Zapatero, a key ally to current PM Pedro Sánchez, denies wrongdoing. This is an unprecedented move against a former Spanish head of government, amidst ongoing corruption investigations within the Socialist Party. The case revolves around the governments decision to bail out Plus Ultra, allegedly linked to Venezuelas Maduro regime. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d48dd1a9003f7e63

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