Overview
- Julio Martínez attended the Senate’s ‘caso Koldo’ inquiry but said he would not answer questions.
- He cited medical leave for depression and anxiety and his status as an accused figure in the Plus Ultra investigation to decline testimony.
- The Popular Party, which holds a Senate majority, rejected his medical note after two failed summons and compelled his appearance.
- Anti-corruption prosecutors scrutinize his work for Plus Ultra in Venezuela billed through his firm Análisis Relevante, which also paid José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for consulting.
- He was detained in December in the Audiencia Nacional’s sealed case, and his stance could test how far parliamentary panels can press witnesses while court proceedings are active.