Published on September1, 2014
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As Spaniards continue to struggle with economic hardship, the rampant corruption scandals in government continues to add insult to their injury.
Commentators say the issue of corruption in Spain exists at all levels; freelancers, foundations, corporations, and they are all being shored up by the people in the government.
Back in 2013, High Court Examining Magistrate Pablo Ruz said in a ruling that he would investigate allegations that the former Partido Popular treasurer, Luis Barcenas, held a secret record of illegal cash donations that were purportedly channeled to Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.
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The allegations have sparked anger among people in Spain.
High unemployment rate, harsh cutbacks in social welfare and an ailing economy are the three major issues Spaniards have to deal with.
According to a government poll taken in 2013, Spaniards consider corruption as the second biggest problem in the country after unemployment.
Spain’s economy collapsed into recession in the second half of 2008, which has taken with it millions of jobs.
