Graft probe into Spanish ex-PM expanded to daughters (opens in new tab)

The investigation into a titan of the Spanish left comes as a string of other graft probes into Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's family and former top political allies have threatened to topple the government. Zapatero, who governed Spain from 2004 to 2011, was placed under formal investigation last month suspected of influence peddling in connection with the 53-million-euro ($61 million) bailout of small airline Plus Ultra in 2021. Investigating judge Jose Luis Calama has said eviden...