PSOE Hands Over Controversial Pen Drive in Corruption Probe

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) found itself at the center of a political storm this week after handing over a USB flash drive to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. The drive contains information gathered by former party member Leire Díez, who has since resigned. Díez maintains she was conducting independent journalistic work, stating, "I was not working for the PSOE, and I received death threats." However, the PSOE spokesperson, Esther Peña, countered in an interview on RNE, explaining that Díez delivered the drive to the party's Secretary of Organization and that it contained "relevant information." Peña further stated that the PSOE is cooperating fully with the investigation and will pursue legal action against those spreading what she called "lies and calumny." This event underscores the ongoing tensions within Spanish politics and highlights the importance of transparency and accountability within political parties.