A Spanish court has placed former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero under criminal investigation for alleged influence-peddling linked to the 2021 bailout of Plus Ultra airline.
While Spanish politics grapple with this scandal, the country is also managing a public health emergency. On The Tim Dillon Show, Tom noted that "Spain's health ministry says they will get medical screenings and then go to their home countries." regarding passengers on a cruise ship currently diverted to the country.
The focus in Spain will likely shift toward massive crowds as nearly 500,000 pilgrims prepare for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV. Meanwhile, sports fans are reeling from the news that tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to a wrist injury, marking a quiet week for the country's athletic standing.
