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Tribunal Supremo Cancels José Luis Ábalos' Voluntary Declaration Scheduled for December 12, Opening Possibility of Suplicatorio

Dec 9, 2024, 11:45 AM

The Tribunal Supremo has annulled the voluntary declaration of former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, which was scheduled for December 12, 2024. The court rejected Ábalos's request to postpone the hearing, stating that delaying the citation could disrupt the orderly conduct of the investigation. This decision follows a series of attempts by Ábalos to defer his appearance, which the court deemed unnecessary. The ruling opens the possibility of a suplicatorio, a legal procedure that may affect the course of the investigation against Ábalos.