Madrid, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Zapatero: titan of Spanish left under suspicion

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2026-06-17

Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero spearheaded landmark social reforms during a seven-year premiership that endeared him to the Spanish left -- but recent suspicions of corruption have tarnished his once spotless reputation. The Socialist titan, who governed Spain from 2004 to 2011, was an asset for a party currently grappling with a series of scandals that have damaged its popularity ahead of a general election expected in 2027. "What matters in life?......

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