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Apr 25, 2018 · The resignation of Cristina Cifuentes draws a line under a troublesome scandal facing Spain’s ruling Popular party, which is already losing support over corruption trials and criticism of its ...
Apr 26, 2018 · The moment Cifuentes – who refused to resign for more than a month – said her future was in Rajoy’s hands, the prime minister was responsible for prolonging a crisis that has not only stained the PP, but also our institutions and the principles of integrity that should define public governance. The loss of respect for politics and politicians is the most damaging consequence of so much irresponsibility.
Apr 11, 2018 · Cristina Cifuentes during the AVT ceremony on Wednesday. Carlos Rosillo. With the crisis over the alleged irregularities in a master’s degree obtained by the Madrid regional premier showing no sign of abating, Cristina Cifuentes on Wednesday continued with her official duties, resisting the rising pressure for her to resign.
Apr 25, 2018 · Cristina Cifuentes condemned as a personal attack the publication of a video from 2011 showing her handing items to a supermarket security guard. It is claimed she had taken two pots of anti ...
May 8, 2018 · Former Madrid premier Cristina Cifuentes has resigned as a deputy in the regional assembly, bringing to an end the Popular Party (PP) politician’s 30-year career. Over the course of three decades, Cifuentes went from regional deputy, to government delegate, to premier of Madrid, and was even considered a possible candidate to succeed Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.
Apr 25, 2018 · The politician, Cristina Cifuentes, 53, president of the Community of Madrid — roughly equivalent to the governor of a state — had been under pressure to step down for weeks, since separate ...
Apr 25, 2018 · Regional president Cristina Cifuentes announced her resignation hours after a website broadcast a video allegedly showing her shoplifting cosmetics in a supermarket seven years ago.
