Massive anti-corruption raids rattle Spain

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Series Details 27.10.14
Publication Date 27/10/2014
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In a new blow to Spain's ruling conservative Popular Party, over 50 people were targeted in anti-corruption raids across Spain on the 27 October 2014 including the former secretary general of the party for Madrid.

Source Link http://www.thelocal.es/20141027/police-swoop-in-anti-corruption-sting
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The Local.es, 30.10.14: Ten shocking corruption cases hurting Spain http://www.thelocal.es/20141030/top-ten-corruption-cases-plaguing-spain-scandal

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