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Spanish Politician Resigns Amid Pandemic Corruption Scandal

6/13/2025

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Santos Cerdán, a high-ranking member of Spain's Socialist Party, has stepped down amid a corruption probe tied to pandemic-related public contracts. Allegations suggest he conspired with ex-Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos. In response, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez dismissed the claims as a "smear campaign" targeting his administration.

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Santos Cerdán, a high-ranking member of Spain's Socialist Party, has stepped down amid a corruption probe tied to pandemic-related public contracts. Allegations suggest he conspired with ex-Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos. In response, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez dismissed the claims as a "smear campaign" targeting his administration.