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03.07.2025

03.07.2025Sánchez Purged Cerdán's Circle

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 03.07.2025.

It displays 104 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.07.2025Sánchez Purged Cerdán's Circle
Spanish media continued prioritizing the Santos Cerdán corruption case. Early in the day, Sumar maintained pressure, warning the PSOE that its "disorientation" on the case jeopardized government stability. The judicial focus also shifted to five "corrupting" businessmen involved in the network. As the day progressed, Cerdán's defense actively appealed his imprisonment, demanding immediate release, citing presumption of innocence violations, and accusing the judge of directing a "general case" against him. By evening, the political fallout intensified, with Sánchez taking decisive action by dismissing Cerdán's close allies from the PSOE Executive in response to the scandal. Concurrently, the tragic death of footballer Diogo Jota in a traffic accident was widely reported throughout the day.
03.07.2025

03:08Cerdán Fallout Jolts Government

Spanish media continues to prioritize the Santos Cerdán corruption case, with new reports detailing more contracts linked to the alleged "trama" (La Razón, El Español). Political tensions escalate as Sumar warns the PSOE their "disorientation" on the matter jeopardizes government stability and could collapse the legislature (RTVE, El Plural, 20minutos). Concurrently, a new discussion centers on future youth retirement ages, with some papers suggesting it could reach 71 years (El Confidencial, El Periódico).
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05:53Cerdán Probe Escalates

Spanish media continues to extensively cover the Santos Cerdán corruption case, with judicial focus now on five "corrupting" businessmen involved in the network (El Periódico). Political tensions escalate as Sumar criticizes the PSOE for being "disoriented" and gives a "last opportunity," warning that the government's stability is at stake (RTVE). Sumar further demands harsher corruption penalties and a twenty-year ban on public contracts for implicated companies (20minutos). Separately, major wildfires are reported across Spain (El País, La Marea).
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08:50Spain's Political Currents

Spanish media maintains its focus on the political landscape. The Santos Cerdán corruption case continues to be discussed, with his appeal for release and new details of the "trama" emerging (20minutos, El Español, La Razón). Concurrently, internal party dynamics are highlighted: the PP holds its congress (El Periódico), while the PSOE considers power redistribution (El Plural). Critiques of party coherence persist (RTVE). Separately, the tragic death of footballer Diogo Jota in a traffic accident is widely reported (El País, La Vanguardia).

12:19Cerdán Fights for Freedom

Spanish media continues to prioritize the Santos Cerdán corruption case. His defense is now demanding immediate release, citing violation of presumption of innocence and accusing the judge of directing a "general case" against him (La Razón, RTVE, 20minutos). Meanwhile, discussions persist around impending extreme heat, with rising water temperatures contributing to severe weather events (El Confidencial, El Mundo, Libertad Digital).
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16:45Cerdán Appeals His Chains

Spanish media continues to extensively report on the Santos Cerdán corruption case, with his defense actively appealing his imprisonment. Cerdán's legal team is now claiming his detention lacks "incriminating material" and accusing the judge of "creativity" or orchestrating a "general case" against him (El Español, El Periódico, La Razón, 20minutos). Concurrently, major outlets report the tragic death of footballer Diogo Jota in a traffic accident (El Mundo, El País). Separately, discussions persist about upcoming changes within the PSOE organization (RTVE, El Plural).
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18:50Sánchez Realigns PSOE Amidst Scandals

Spanish media remains focused on the Santos Cerdán corruption case, with headlines detailing Sánchez's significant move to dismiss close allies from the PSOE Executive in response to the scandal (El Periódico, El Plural, 20minutos). Cerdán's defense continues to appeal his imprisonment (La Razón, El Español). Concurrently, the government faces scrutiny as the prosecution opposes investigating Minister Bolaños in the Begoña Gómez case (El País), while internal feminist discontent against Sánchez also surfaces within the PSOE (El Confidencial).
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