NewzThe Audiencia Nacional has commenced the first trial related to the Lezo case, a long-running investigation into alleged corruption surrounding the operations of the Canal de Isabel II in Madrid. The legal proceedings begin ten years after the initial events and follow an investigation that was formally launched in 2016.
The trial centers on the activities of the public water company and involves high-profile figures, including former Madrid regional president Ignacio González. This initial phase marks the start of judicial accountability for a case that has been a significant focal point of anti-corruption efforts in Spain for nearly a decade.
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