Valencia Mayor Faces Corruption Probe Over 'Undue Influence' in Handing Out Jobs

Anti-Corruption Probe Launched

Valencia's mayor María José Catalá and other key city officials are being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office for allegedly fixing job appointments.

Also under investigation: Mar Chao (Port Authority president), Paula Llobet (Tourism councillor), Rocío Gil (Education councillor) and four council employees — all probed for prevarication and influence peddling.

What Triggered It?

The investigation started after a complaint by Compromís over how vacancies were filled by staff from the dissolved 'Valencia 2007 Consortium'. Spokesperson Papi Robles said: "It is no coincidence that several municipal foundations and the Port of Valencia itself advertised almost identical positions on the same dates."

This article is based on reporting from The Olive Press, published April 14, 2026. All persons are presumed innocent until proven otherwise.