- Jul 29
García-Page slams government corruption pardons as 'chantaje independentista', PP cries double standards
Castilla-La Mancha president Emiliano García-Page broke with the Sánchez government on Wednesday, saying the partial pardon of former Catalan parliament speaker Laura Borràs damaged credibility in the fight against corruption, while PP regional leader Paco Núñez accused him of ignoring a similar pardon for a socialist ex-mayor.
- Jul 28
Spain grants partial pardon to Laura Borràs, commuting prison sentence to two years
The Spanish government commuted the 4.5-year prison sentence of former Catalan parliament speaker Laura Borràs to two years, citing the sentencing court's view that the original term was disproportionate. The pardon, approved Tuesday, leaves her fine and a 4-year, 1-day elective-office ban in place.
