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José Luis Ábalos
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José Luis Ábalos

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José Luis Ábalos Meco is a former Spanish politician who served as the Minister of Development and later Minister of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda from 2018 to 2021. A long-time member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), he served as a member of the Congress of Deputies representing Valencia for several terms. His political career ended following his involvement in the 'Koldo case' corruption scandal, which led to his expulsion from the PSOE in 2024 and his subsequent imprisonment in 2025 on charges including embezzlement and influence peddling.

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Born
1959-12-09 · 66 years old
Career
Primary teacher, Politician; Member of the Congress of Deputies

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