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21.11.2024

21.11.2024The day Aldama spoke for mercy

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 21.11.2024.

It displays 97 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.11.2024The day Aldama spoke for mercy
The morning opened with Ribera securing her EU Commission vice-presidency despite Feijóo's opposition. Ukraine reported Russia's first use of intercontinental ballistic missiles against its territory, while deploying Storm Shadow missiles against Russian targets.

By midday, Aldama's court testimony dominated coverage as he sought release by implicating senior PSOE figures. He claimed paying 400,000 euros to Ábalos, 200,000 to Koldo García, and 15,000 to Santos Cerdán, while describing a 2019 meeting where Sánchez allegedly thanked him for unspecified activities. PSOE announced legal action against these claims.

In the afternoon, the government successfully passed its fiscal package after reaching agreement with Podemos on energy company taxation, marking a recovery of coalition stability following days of uncertainty.
21.11.2024
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03:53Storm Shadows meet Russian skies

The newspapers report heavily on two major developments. Ukraine launches British Storm Shadow missiles against Russia ahead of expected Russian air attacks (El Confidencial, El Mundo). Meanwhile, Teresa Ribera secures European Commission vice-presidency through a tripartite agreement between Popular, Socialist, and Liberal parties, despite Spanish PP's opposition (RTVE, El Público, 20minutos). The fiscal package negotiations remain contentious, with Podemos creating obstacles (El Plural, La Razón).
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06:41Ribera prevails as Aldama's Venezuela deals surface

The newspapers report on Feijóo's failed attempt to block Teresa Ribera's European Commission appointment (Público, infoLibre, 20minutos). New details emerge about Carlos Aldama's alleged dealings with Venezuela during the pandemic, involving fuel exchanges and gold purchases (Libertad Digital, El Español). In parallel, Valencia's President Mazón faces scrutiny for awarding 34 million euros in direct contracts for flood repairs to companies linked to PP corruption cases (eldiario.es).
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10:57Russia's ICBMs meet Ukraine's Storm Shadows

The newspapers report on two major developments in warfare. Russia launches its first intercontinental ballistic missile against Ukraine's territory, specifically targeting Dnipro (El País, La Vanguardia). Meanwhile, Ukraine's Storm Shadow missiles demonstrate capacity to change the war's dynamics (El Confidencial). Separately, new allegations emerge about Pedro Sánchez's relationship with Aldama before the censure motion against Rajoy (El Español, La Razón, 20minutos).
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13:05Aldama's bribe testimony hits PSOE veterans

The newspapers report heavily on Aldama's court testimony, where he claims to have paid substantial bribes: 400,000 euros to Ábalos, 200,000 to Koldo García, and 15,000 to Santos Cerdán (20minutos, La Razón, eldiario.es). In parallel, PSOE and Podemos reach agreement on energy company taxation, unblocking the fiscal package (infoLibre, La Marea, Público). International headlines note Ukraine's disputed claim of Russia using intercontinental missiles (El País).
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17:21Fiscal package prevails as Delcy dinner surfaces

The newspapers report heavily on the government's fiscal package approval in Congress, involving negotiations with both left and right-wing allies, including a commitment to Podemos regarding energy company taxation (El País, RTVE, Público, infoLibre). In parallel, new revelations emerge about Sánchez's planned dinner with Delcy during her Spain visit, with Sánchez challenging Aldama to prove these claims (El Mundo, Libertad Digital).
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