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Madrid Court Shelves Case Against Nacho Cano Over Mexican Interns in ‘Malinche

The court ruled no criminal intent in visa practices, citing EU directives, while leaving room for case reopening if new evidence arises.

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Overview

  • The Audiencia Provincial de Madrid provisionally archived the investigation against Nacho Cano, finding no evidence of labor exploitation or illegal immigration facilitation.
  • The court determined that the interns followed a common EU-endorsed process of entering Spain as tourists before applying for student visas.
  • Labor inspection reports found no irregularities or exploitation, a key factor in the court's decision to shelve the case.
  • The court criticized the initial investigation as overly broad and lacking a solid penal basis, labeling it as a 'prospective' inquiry.
  • While the case is closed for now, it remains reopenable if new evidence emerges, as the court opted for provisional rather than definitive closure.