Judge Calama has declined to impose precautionary measures on former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero following his testimony in the “Plus Ultra” case. The ruling rejects requests from Anticorrupción and other accusers to seize Zapatero’s passport and require bi-weekly court check-ins, according to reports from El Mundo and Expansión.
Why the court rejected passport restrictions
The decision comes after Anticorrupción and several popular accusers formally requested that the court limit Zapatero’s movement. According to Expansión, the prosecution sought to have Zapatero’s passport withdrawn and mandated that he sign in with court officials every 15 days following his statement in the Plus Ultra proceedings.
Judge Calama dismissed these requests, ruling against the measures proposed by both the Anticorrupción organization and the popular accusations, according to El Mundo.
The controversy over the jewelry
Beyond the procedural rulings, the case has drawn attention to specific luxury items. Gabriel Rufián noted that the current public and legal debate focuses heavily on a set of jewels. According to El Confidencial, Rufián stated that the primary concerns involve where the jewelry originated, who provided the gifts, and specifically when they were given.
Zapatero’s response to the proceedings
Following his appearance before the judge, Zapatero issued a formal communication to address the allegations. According to EL PAÍS, the former prime minister called for public confidence in his position.
I ask for trust. The truth will open its way.
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
