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Pressure mounts on Sánchez after former minister is convicted of corruption

Spain's Supreme Court sentenced former transport minister José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison. The conviction involves bribes related to public contracts during the Covid era. This ruling increases political pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

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José Luis Ábalos received a 24-year prison sentence for corruption.

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  1. Former Spanish Minister José Luis Ábalos Sentenced to 24 Years for Corruption

    Spain's Supreme Court sentenced former transport minister José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison. The conviction involves bribes related to public contracts during the Covid era. This ruling increases political pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

    What's confirmed:

    • Former transport minister José Luis Ábalos was sentenced to 24 years in prison.
    • The conviction involves corruption linked to Covid-era public contracts.
    • José Luis Ábalos was a close political ally of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
    • Spain's Supreme Court issued the sentence.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The ruling Socialists face pressure over claims of sexual harassment.
    • There are calls for a major government shake-up.
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