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Montoro influence-peddling investigation

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An investigation is underway in Tarragona regarding allegations of influence peddling involving former Minister of Finance Cristóbal Montoro and the firm Equipo Económico. The probe examines whether Montoro facilitated legislative changes to benefit gas companies in exchange for commissions paid to the firm. During legal proceedings, María Lobo, the legal representative for gas company Messer Ibérica, testified that Equipo Económico provided a “roadmap” for the company. Lobo defended the payments made to the firm, asserting they were for “real and valuable legal advice” regarding tax regulations, and denied that the company paid for political favors. The Audiencia de Tarragona ~~recently ruled~~ has referred a jurisdictional dispute to ~~maintain~~ the ~~investigation within its jurisdiction, rejecting defense requests~~ Supreme Court. Defense lawyers have sought to transfer the ~~case~~ proceedings to ~~Madrid. The defense argued~~ Madrid, arguing that the ~~alleged activities involved central government bodies~~ relevant administrative actions, the headquarters of Equipo Económico, and ~~Madrid-based entities.~~ the Association of Industrial and Medicinal Gas Manufacturers (AFGIM) are all located there. The ~~court stated~~ Audiencia de Tarragona ruled that it lacks the competence to resolve ~~this jurisdictional dispute, noting~~ conflicts between courts in different autonomous communities, stating that ~~the conflict~~ such matters must be ~~settled~~ decided by the Supreme Court. The investigation, which began in 2018, continues in Tarragona for the time being while the legal battle over jurisdiction proceeds.

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