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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Vox's Secret Loan Sparks Legal Concerns

Published: 2024-09-16

Vox, the Spanish political party led by Santiago Abascal, is under scrutiny for not disclosing the identity of the bank that lent them over nine million euros for their electoral campaigns last year.

This lack of transparency violates Spain's political financing laws, which mandate that parties must publicly disclose details of their loans, including the lending institution, amount, interest rate, and repayment terms.

Speculation suggests that a Hungarian bank, linked to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, might be the lender, but Vox's refusal to confirm this has raised concerns.

The party argues that revealing the bank's identity could lead to the demonization of financial institutions willing to lend to them.

Despite these claims, the law is clear, and Vox's non-compliance could have legal repercussions.

This situation highlights ongoing debates about transparency and accountability in political financing.