Corruption Claims Roil Spain Election as Barcenas Promises Proof
- Opposition chief says Rajoy not fit to lead in debate Monday
- Former aide can prove premier knew of slush fund, lawyer says
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The corruption allegations that resurfaced this week to spice up Spain’s election campaign could yet derail Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s bid for a second term.
In a prime-time television debate Monday, opposition leader Pedro Sanchez told Rajoy he isn’t fit to lead the country as he attacked the prime minister again and again over links to his former party treasurer, Luis Barcenas, who is the focus of a graft investigation.