Editorial: El País

• The National Court is investigating the use of the police by the PP Government for operations against Podemos.
• Evidence of illegal espionage was gathered by Judge Santiago Pedraz.
• Concerned by the electoral strength of Podemos, the PP's police consulted the Ministry of Interior's databases thousands of times in search of incriminating information.
• Among the strategies used, information was sought about alleged illegal financing of Podemos by former Venezuelan leaders, false accounts were leaked, and gifts were agreed upon in exchange for statements against Podemos.
• Illegal maneuvers against the political adversary were still being financed with public money and influencing the political debate.
• Justice has barely intervened in this matter, one of the most serious events in recent democratic history.
• Pedraz now has the opportunity to demonstrate that law is respected in Spain and offenders are punished.

Conclusion: The facts reveal the gravity of the PP's abuse of power, questioning Spain's status as a solid rule of law state respectful of political pluralism. The hope of justice arises with the investigation by Judge Pedraz.

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