A recent development has taken place in a case involving the former President of the Government, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. He appeared before Judge José Luis Calama of the Audiencia Nacional. During his declaration, Zapatero addressed the issue of the rescue of Plus Ultra, an airline.

He stated that he did not exert any influence in this matter. Further details of Zapatero's declaration are available, including audio recordings obtained by El País. These recordings provide more information about his statement, in which he denied any involvement in the rescue of the airline.