Raid on Ferraz coincides with President's trip to Rome

The PSOE headquarters in Madrid is searched by the UCO on the same day the President of the Government meets the Pope in the Italian capital.

PSOE headquarters in Ferraz during a nighttime police operation.
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PSOE headquarters in Ferraz during a nighttime police operation.

The PSOE headquarters in Ferraz, Madrid, was searched by the UCO on the same day the President of the Government was in Rome to meet the Pope.

The temporal coincidence between the UCO's entry into the PSOE headquarters in Ferraz and the planned meeting between the President of the Government and the Pope in Rome has sparked debate about the causality of events. The author of the text expresses respect for the work of the Central Operational Unit (UCO) and the investigating judge in the probe into alleged illegal financing of the party.
Despite the presumption of innocence, the author states their opinion that the current searches will not uncover conclusive evidence of illegal financing nor incriminate figures like the former president or the current leader. They also do not foresee criminal liability for Begoña Gómez or the President's brother.

"Let no one think I am defending the actions of a Zapatero whom I respected as president for what he did to disappear ETA and consolidate some civil rights. Nor do I justify Begoña Gómez's manipulative Moncloa dealings. Or the -alleged, of course- real influence peddling - and I believe perhaps not legally demonstrable - of Sánchez's brother."

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The distinction between possible crimes and political and moral indecency is highlighted, criticizing Begoña Gómez's actions and the alleged influence peddling by the President's brother. It is noted that the current situation of public immorality is difficult to overcome and that the highest political power cannot continue to show support for questionable figures.
The text suggests that the President of the Government cannot seek refuge in the Vatican, as the news of the search at Ferraz arrived before his meeting with the Pope, which could have placed the Pontiff in an awkward situation. It is described as a way of showing the Pope what is happening in the country governed by his guest.
Finally, astonishment and repulsion are expressed at the situation, joining the voices calling for an end to opacity and silence. Elections, resignations, or drastic measures are advocated, indicating that the Government is unaware of the actions of some of its representatives and that the situation is, de facto, over.