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Christian CHAISE

Right-wing Opposition Ups Ante Against Spain Govt Over Graft Case

Spanish minister for development Jose Luis Abalos (L), with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has refused to resign over a graft scandal involving his aide (Credit: AFP)

Spain's left-wing government is facing growing pressure from the country's right-wing opposition over a graft case linked to the purchase of face masks during the pandemic.

The case hit the headlines in February after police arrested several people in connection with a kickbacks scandal, one of whom was a close aide to a former minister and key ally of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

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