Former Plus Ultra president testifies before the National Court

Julio Martínez Sola, former president of Plus Ultra, testified before the judge at the National Court regarding the Plus Ultra case. During his testimony, which took place on Monday, Martínez Sola confirmed that he had established an agreement to pay a 1% commission to secure public rescue funding for the airline.

According to reports, Martínez Sola claimed he spoke with former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero in April 2020. In that conversation, he testified, Zapatero told him he could help the company secure financing and referred him to a trusted businessman.

The former president of Plus Ultra confirmed that the agreed commission was set at half a million euros, equivalent to 1% of the amount of the rescue. He clarified that he was unaware of the actions the businessman might undertake, as his only interest was the success of the operation.

María E. from ABC reported that Martínez Sola stated this agreement was necessary to receive the required support in seeking funding, although he was unclear about the subsequent actions that would take place. He also mentioned his lack of follow-up on the process.

On the other hand, El País indicated that the former president of Plus Ultra had no knowledge of the specific actions to be taken, focusing instead on achieving the rescue for the airline. This raises uncertainties about the exact relationship between the former president and the actions to obtain financial support.

In summary, Julio Martínez Sola's testimony before the judge provides details about the nature of the prior agreements established for the rescue of Plus Ultra and the involvement of former president Zapatero in the initial communication. The testimonies offered align with what has previously been presented before the National Court.