Madrid, April 7, 2026 (AFP) - Graft trial of Spanish PM's ex-top aide begins: AFP

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A corruption trial of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former right-hand man that has shaken the Socialist-led government began at the Supreme Court in Madrid on Tuesday. Jose Luis Abalos, a former transport minister and Socialist heavyweight who helped propel Sanchez to power in 2018, is accused of taking kickbacks in the awarding of lucrative health equipment contracts during the Covid-19 pandemic. imm/al/rmb ...

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