Spain's National Court asks Trump administration for data on Monedero

Monedero under scrutiny: Spain's National Court awaits information from the U.S.

Spain's National Court has asked the Trump administration for information on Podemos co-founder Juan Carlos Monedero as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering and document forgery. The judicial move, years in the making, gains momentum through international cooperation, according to the latest reports.

The Venezuelan connections and Trump's long reach

The case is not new, but the twist comes as the judge awaits data from Washington. Monedero's ties to Venezuela have always been a focus of attention, but now the U.S. administration — which has targeted figures from the Chavismo regime — could provide key documentation. Some analysts see this move as part of a broader judicial offensive that would affect several former leaders of the Spanish left.

Possible domino effects on other suspects

In judicial circles, other names are mentioned, such as 'Milhaus' and 'El Chepas' (nicknames common in political gossip), in what would be a cascade of indictments. For now, however, only Monedero is at the center. The prosecution itself is said to have requested this material months ago, and the response from Washington would now set the pace of the proceedings.

Skepticism among those who see a settling of scores

There is no shortage of voices who see this as political persecution. The timing with Trump's arrival in power has fueled conspiracy theories: for some, the magnate's reach is longer than it seems; for others, it is simply the consequence of lifting the rugs in Venezuela. What no one disputes is that justice is moving forward with a firm step.

The judge now has the floor. And the Trump administration, the information.