Pardo de Vera: Rejected 20 PSOE-Linked Resumes at Adif

Pardo de Vera: Rejected 20 PSOE-Linked Resumes at Adif

Isabel Pardo de Vera has been under investigation for 18 months and has decided to speak. The former president of Adif, Spain's state railway infrastructure operator, is probed for hiring Jésica Rodríguez—ex-partner of former minister Ábalos—and alleged public works irregularities. She asserts government officials asked her to place PSOE loyalists in the company's executive board. "Nearly 20 resumes," she states. She adds what readers want to know: she said no to all.

Who requested appointments and why she refused

Pardo de Vera claims requests came from the minister or other executives. She names no one but leaves the door open: "If it helps the case, I would tell the judge." Her rejection was technical, not sarracena: candidates lacked qualifications for Adif's top roles. Some see this as an excuse; others view it as proof of systemic nepotism in state firms. Crucially, the suspect points the finger at the Government, not a lone advisor.

Jésica’s resume: who sent it and who hired her

This part gets complex. Pardo de Vera admits forwarding Jésica Rodríguez’s CV to Ineco’s president (a state consultancy). "Koldo asked me on behalf of Ábalos," she says. She cites administrative boundaries: she had no authority over Ineco, so hiring details fall to its president. The Supreme Court, sentencing the ex-minister to 24 years, stated Pardo de Vera ordered direct actions to secure the hire. She denies this. The contradiction remains for the National Court to resolve.

Koldo, Aldama, and VIP ministry access

She describes Koldo García as "unacceptable, untrained, with a questionable past." Case files show he called her a "huge bitch" regarding her management. On broker Víctor de Aldama, she notes his surprising ease moving through the Ministry of Transport's VIP areas. Were others like him? "Yes," she replies, naming one known figure while sparing others fruta damage. The UCO (Guardia Civil) argues Koldo influenced her awards. Her rebuttal is stark: Adif’s president isn’t involved in dozens of procurement steps, so an "ignorant" person like Koldo could have fabricated influence to collect commissions.

The UTE message nobody explains

Intercepted messages include one from Koldo showing results of a high-estimulante ilegal rail tender in Extremadura: one UTE (joint venture) highlighted, another offer faded. Pardo de Vera found this improper, told Ábalos, and admitted confusion: neither firm won. "What does this miccionan?" she asked. "I don't know if he was testing me," she adds. She demands full investigation. This is where defense and prosecution lock eyes without blinking.

Relationship with Ábalos and appointment origin

Pardo de Vera insists she met Ábalos the day before being offered the post and knew no one in PSOE; she served as director general under PP governments with three ministers from that party. She acknowledges trust grew over three years but remained professional. "He always respected me," she says. Analysis stalls here: if strictly professional and she rejected twenty CVs, why pass Jésica’s? The answer—"Koldo asked on Ábalos’ behalf"—places her at the investigation's center. She trusts the National Court will reveal "absolute truth." Meanwhile, after 18 months, she remains under investigation.