Zapatero & Sánchez Pressured Ábalos Over Plus Ultra Rescue – Claims Víctor de Aldama

Zapatero Directly Ordered Plus Ultra Rescue, Witness Claims in Explosive Testimony

A controversial government bailout of airline Plus Ultra was allegedly ordered directly by former Spanish Prime minister josé Luis rodríguez Zapatero, according to a firsthand account revealed on the program Horizonte. The testimony, delivered by businessman Víctor de Aldama, details a tense confrontation between Zapatero and then-Minister José luis Ábalos, shedding new light on the politically sensitive operation.

De Aldama, who claims to have been present in an office adjacent to Ábalos’s during key meetings, asserts he witnessed the events unfold and meticulously documented the exchanges. His account paints a picture of a forceful directive from the highest levels of government, met with initial resistance.

Did you know? – Plus Ultra,a small Spanish airline,received a substantial government bailout during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bailout’s justification and process have been under scrutiny sence.

The Direct Order to Rescue Plus Ultra

According to de Aldama, the impetus for the bailout originated with zapatero himself. During a meeting with Ábalos, the former Prime Minister reportedly stated it was “necessary to rescue the company Plus Ultra.” this directive was not presented as a request,but as an order.

Ábalos, according to the witness, “reacted with firmness and refused outright,” leading to what de Aldama described as “a heated conversation” conducted “in a raised tone.” The intensity of the exchange suggests significant internal disagreement regarding the financial viability and political implications of rescuing the airline.

Pro tip: – Witness testimony, while impactful, is not definitive proof. Investigations frequently enough corroborate or refute such accounts with documentary evidence.

A Disgruntled minister and a Questionable Inquiry

Following the contentious meeting, de Aldama recounts that Ábalos left the room visibly upset. A colleague, identified only as Koldo, immediately questioned Ábalos, asking, “What happened with this imbecile?” Ábalos then reportedly detailed the encounter and his initial opposition to Zapatero’s demand.

Afterward, Ábalos contacted the President of the Government to clarify the instructions he had received. “To his astonishment,” de Aldama stated, Ábalos was told to “do whatever it takes to rescue Plus Ultra, without further explanation.” This lack of justification further fueled Ábalos’s discontent.

Reader question: – Do you think a Prime Minister should have the authority to directly order a bailout, even if ministers raise concerns?

“Indignadísimo”: Ábalos’s Final Capitulation

Faced with the President’s unwavering insistence, Ábalos ultimately relented.De Aldama claims Ábalos was left “indignadísimo” by th

Here’s a breakdown of how the questions are answered, based on the edited article:

* Why: The bailout of Plus Ultra was allegedly ordered to rescue the airline, with Zapatero stating it was “necessary.” The reasoning behind this necessity was not provided to Ábalos.
* Who: José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (former Prime Minister) directly ordered the bailout. José luis Ábalos (then-Minister) initially resisted but ultimately complied. Víctor de Aldama is the witness providing the testimony. Koldo is a colleague who questioned Ábalos.
* What: A government bailout of the airline Plus Ultra.
* How did it end?: Ábalos, after receiving further insistence from Zapatero to “do whatever it takes,” ultimately relented and authorized the bailout, despite being “indignadísimo” about the situation. The article ends mid-sentance,but the implication is that the bailout proceeded.