Zapatero, Spain’s Former Leader, Investigated for Graft
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, the former Prime Minister of Spain, is currently under investigation for alleged graft. The accusations involve influence peddling after his tenure in office, which lasted from 2004 to 2011. Zapatero has publicly denied any wrongdoing related to these allegations.
- ▪José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero served as Spain's Prime Minister from 2004 to 2011.
- ▪He is being investigated for alleged influence peddling after leaving office.
- ▪Zapatero has denied any wrongdoing regarding the accusations.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTZapatero, Spain’s Former Leader, Investigated for GraftJosé Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who led Spain from 2004 to 2011, is accused of influence peddling after he left office. He has denied wrongdoing.Listen · 4:18 min Share full articleJosé Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, a former prime minister of Spain, in Valencia last year.Credit...Oscar Del Pozo/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesBy Carlos BarragánReporting from MadridMay 19, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
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