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📈 Javier Hidalgo, Rosauro Varo, and José Manuel Entrecanales, labeled the 'smart people,' are notable entrepreneurs linked to investments in Andalusian coastal tourism. They have close ties to Pedro Sánchez's government, facing scrutiny and legal challenges. The trio, along with Alonso Aznar Botella, have benefited from public contracts. Relationships with Begoña Gómez, among others, have led to investigations linked to political figures. Their activities span Madrid, Andalucía, and Mallorca, blending politics and business.

💰 Francina Armengol, former president of the Balearic government, granted millions of euros to a hotelier publicly associated with her. During the pandemic, Armengol's close acquaintance received disproportionate funding compared to other businesses. Similar favoritism was reported with her ex-partner, Joan Nadal. The issue has drawn attention due to Armengol's alleged false testimony regarding her acquaintance with Victor de Aldama, sparking a legal complaint. Iago Negueruela, a party associate, faced similar allegations of favoritism.

💸 Francina Armengol, president of the Balearic Islands during the previous legislature, faced scrutiny for undisclosed meetings with Globalia executives Juan José Hidalgo and Víctor de Aldama. Allegedly, Armengol admitted to a meeting previously denied, leading to false testimony charges. The sole documented meeting took place on March 28, 2023, with participants including María José Hidalgo, Jesús Nuño de la Rosa, and Richard Clarck. Investigations are ongoing regarding a construction contract linked to this alleged corruption scheme.

📰 Francina Armengol faces a Supreme Court lawsuit by Hazte Oír for alleged false testimony during a June 7, 2024, investigation in Congress over the Koldo case. The lawsuit demands records from her meeting with Victor de Aldama at Consolat de Mar, witness statements, and WhatsApp messages. Armengol admitted meeting Aldama despite denying it earlier, raising concerns about falsehoods in other matters. Investigations into pandemic mask contracts continue, involving Armengol and other officials.

📈 Francina Armengol, current President of the Congress, is under scrutiny after Hazte Oír filed a lawsuit against her for allegedly lying about her acquaintance with Víctor de Aldama. On Friday, Armengol's team admitted a meeting at her office in Consolat de Mar with Aldama, contradicting her previous Senate testimony a year ago denying such knowledge. This occurred when Aldama appeared with Juan José and María José Hidalgo. Potential consequences include six months to a year of imprisonment or a fine.

💬 Francina Armengol, presidenta del Congreso de los Diputados, admitió haber mentido en una comisión parlamentaria en el Senado sobre conocer a Víctor de Aldama, comisionista de Air Europa. Armengol negó inicialmente la relación, pero luego reconoció su encuentro en su despacho de Baleares tras la revelación de Aldama en televisión. Sin disculparse públicamente, usó a su equipo para informar a los medios, evitando personalmente reconocer el engaño.