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Spain has significantly bolstered its border security in Ceuta with the deployment of 200 new Civil Guard agents and armored vehicles to prevent further mass immigration attempts. This comes amidst government claims of cooperation from Rabat to deter planned crossings, and a parliamentary vote to reaffirm Ceuta's Spanish identity. [cite: 20minutos, 20minutos, El Mundo, La Vanguardia] The legal proceedings against Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, continue to dominate headlines, with the government now questioning jury selection and an editorial discussing a 'conspiracy' in La Moncloa. A jewelry firm has also been linked to her case, with experts valuing related items at over 1.3 million euros. [cite: El Mundo, El Mundo, La Vanguardia] Separately, the Constitutional Court is nearing a decision on the amnesty for Carles Puigdemont, while new reports detail the People's Party's use of an app for electoral scrutiny. In other news, Spanish doctors have made a groundbreaking advancement in organ transplantation, developing methods for organs that could last a lifetime without rejection. [cite: elDiario.es] Meanwhile, authorities have successfully blocked 229 million fraudulent phone calls, and health officials report a doubling of flu cases and a surge in COVID-19 infections among infants.

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Spain has deployed 200 new Civil Guard agents and armored vehicles to the Moroccan border to prevent further mass illegal immigration attempts into Ceuta. The Spanish government states that Rabat is cooperating to prevent a planned crossing, while the People's Party (PP) is criticizing Prime Minister Sánchez's government for being isolated in Brussels and pushing for a 'Europeanization' of the Ceuta crisis. Additionally, Congress is voting on a proposal to reaffirm Ceuta's Spanish identity…

20minutos: Spanish Civil Guard Deploys 200 New Agents to Prevent Another Mass Border…

The Spanish Civil Guard has deployed 200 new agents and armored vehicles to the border with Morocco to prevent a repeat of mass illegal immigration attempts into Spanish territory, specifically Ceuta.

20minutos: PP Champions 'Europeanization' of Ceuta Crisis to Criticize Sánchez

The People's Party (PP) is pushing for a European approach to the Ceuta crisis to criticize Prime Minister Sánchez, arguing the government is not taking adequate action. European PP leaders also state the Spanish government is isolated in Brussels.

La Vanguardia: Government Claims Rabat Cooperates to Prevent Another Ceuta Crossing

The Spanish government states that Rabat is cooperating to prevent a planned crossing into Ceuta tomorrow, addressing migratory tensions.

El Mundo: Ceuta Migratory Crisis: Moroccans Vote Amidst Government Division

Moroccan voters are electing a new government, with internal divisions and youth disenchantment contributing to a crisis. In Spain, Congress is voting on a proposal to reaffirm Ceuta's Spanish identity.

Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is being sent to trial for charges of embezzlement and influence peddling. The government is now questioning the jury selection for her trial, raising doubts about preconceived notions. A historic Toledo jewelry firm, Yanes, has also been linked to the case, with experts estimating the value of related jewelry to be over 1.3 million euros. [cite: El Mundo, El Mundo, La Vanguardia]

El Mundo: Government Discredits Begoña's Jury Before Election

The government questions the jury selection for Begoña Gómez, raising doubts about preconceived notions and reminding them of their duty to be 'equitable'. An editorial also discusses 'conspiracy' in La Moncloa.

La Vanguardia: Begoña Gómez Faces Trial for Embezzlement and Influence Peddling

Begoña Gómez is being sent to trial for charges of embezzlement and influence peddling.

El Mundo: Jewelry Firm Linked to Begoña Gómez's Case

Yanes, a historic Toledo jewelry firm, is reportedly linked to a case involving Begoña Gómez. Experts estimate the value of jewelry related to Zapatero to be double that of 1.3 million euros. An analysis suggests the most valuable piece is a necklace with Zambian emeralds, valued at 278,000 euros.

A judicial debate is underway concerning the definitive archiving of complaints against Félix Bolaños and Judge Peinado. The General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) is reportedly preparing to criticize Bolaños regarding Judge Peinado, following the decision to send Begoña Gómez to trial. [cite: elDiario.es, El Confidencial]

elDiario.es: Judge Peinado

A judicial debate is underway regarding the proposal to definitively archive the complaints against Bolaños and Peinado.

El Confidencial: The CGPJ, about to give another reprimand to Bolaños over Peinado 24 hours…

The General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) is reportedly poised to criticize minister Bolaños regarding judge Peinado, shortly after Begoña Gómez was sent to trial.

The People's Party (PP) headquarters, Génova, is reportedly testing a new 'app' developed by an Indra executive. This application is designed to scrutinize electoral processes and prevent fraud. [cite: El Confidencial]

El Confidencial: 'Recount of Deeds': Génova tests an 'app' from an Indra executive to prevent…

This exclusive report details how Génova (PP headquarters) is using an 'app' developed by an Indra executive to scrutinize electoral processes and prevent fraud.

The Constitutional Court is approaching a decision regarding the approval of amnesty for Carles Puigdemont, a key development in the ongoing Catalan political landscape. [cite: La Vanguardia]

La Vanguardia: Countdown for the Constitutional Court to Approve Puigdemont's Amnesty

The Constitutional Court is nearing a decision on whether to approve the amnesty for Carles Puigdemont.

Spain is experiencing a notable increase in viral infections, with flu cases doubling compared to the previous year and a significant surge in COVID-19 infections, particularly among babies under one year old. [cite: 20minutos]

20minutos: Flu Cases Double, COVID-19 Infections Surge Among Babies

Viral infections are on the rise, with the flu doubling compared to last year and COVID-19 cases spiking among infants under one year old.

Madrid is hosting 'The District,' its largest real estate fair, which has received support from regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso. However, the event is also facing opposition from tenants. [cite: elDiario.es]

elDiario.es: The largest real estate fair lands in Madrid with Ayuso's blessing and…

Madrid hosts its largest real estate fair, 'The District,' met with support from regional president Ayuso but facing opposition from tenants.

An exclusive report reveals internal debates within the PSOE, with discussions suggesting a strategic choice between supporting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez or former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero during a political campaign. [cite: El Confidencial]

El Confidencial: Assault in the PSOE: 'It's not if we want Zapatero as mayor, but if we want…

An exclusive report on internal PSOE dynamics, with a quote suggesting a strategic debate about supporting Sánchez over Zapatero during a campaign.

Former King Juan Carlos I was seen dining with his daughters, Infantas Elena and Margarita, in the Ria de Pontevedra. Details about their menu were also reported. [cite: El Confidencial]

El Confidencial: Juan Carlos I meets with Infantas Elena and Margarita for dinner in Ria de…

Former King Juan Carlos I dined with his daughters, Infantas Elena and Margarita, in the Ria de Pontevedra, with details about the menu provided.

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