Spain probes 900M euro rail contracts; ex-minister Abalos implicated

Spanish authorities are investigating alleged corruption in 11 public works contracts worth 900 million euros, implicating former minister José Luis Ábalos and business associates. The probe centers on suspicions of irregular awarding of railway construction contracts. This marks a significant escalation in Spain's anti-corruption efforts, potentially affecting political stability and public trust in infrastructure procurement.

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