Official announcements from the Spanish Ministry of Defense

Spain to Increase Military Personnel to 140,000; Desokupa to Train 4,500 Retired Soldiers for Daniel Esteve's Firms

Dec 17, 2024, 01:26 PM

Spain's military is set to increase its personnel for the first time in over a decade, with plans to reach a total of 140,000 troops. This development follows a collaboration agreement between Desokupa, a company specializing in eviction services, and the Asociación de Tropa y Marinería Española. Under this agreement, Desokupa will train 4,500 retired soldiers for roles in private security firms, including those run by Daniel Esteve. However, concerns have been raised regarding the legitimacy of Desokupa's authorization to conduct private security training, as noted by the Asociación de Tropa y Marinería Española, which represents around 4,000 military personnel.