Armengol Denied Memory of Koldo Messages Despite UCO Report Evidence
Francina Armengol, President of the Congress and former President of the Balearic Islands, testified to the Supreme Court that she had no memory or record of 65 text messages exchanged with Koldo García, a former advisor to Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos. This statement contradicts a recent report by the Civil Guard's Operational Unit (UCO), which confirms fluid communication between the two during the pandemic. The UCO report details messages from April 2020 onwards, including requests for children's masks and the sharing of sensitive contacts, such as the Health Minister's number. Armengol utilized her legal privilege to provide written testimony, avoiding oral cross-examination. While she acknowledged knowing García, she denied discussing purchase files with any company. The discrepancy between her testimony and the digital evidence has drawn criticism from accusations and defenses, highlighting tensions in the ongoing trial regarding the alleged mask procurement plot. The report also suggests possible phone calls and video conference proposals, indicating a closer relationship than Armengol initially admitted in previous investigative commissions.
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Armengol Denied Memory of Koldo Messages Despite UCO Report Evidence
Francina Armengol, President of the Congress and former President of the Balearic Islands, testified to the Supreme Court that she had no memory or record of 65 text messages exchanged with Koldo García, a former advisor to Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos. This statement contradicts a recent report by the Civil Guard's Operational Unit (UCO), which confirms fluid communication between the two during the pandemic. The UCO report details messages from April 2020 onwards, including requests for children's masks and the sharing of sensitive contacts, such as the Health Minister's number. Armengol utilized her legal privilege to provide written testimony, avoiding oral cross-examination. While she acknowledged knowing García, she denied discussing purchase files with any company. The discrepancy between her testimony and the digital evidence has drawn criticism from accusations and defenses, highlighting tensions in the ongoing trial regarding the alleged mask procurement plot. The report also suggests possible phone calls and video conference proposals, indicating a closer relationship than Armengol initially admitted in previous investigative commissions.
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