Gertrudis Alcázar, former private secretary to ex-Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, appeared before a parliamentary commission investigating the state-owned holding company SEPI. During the hearing, Alcázar declined to answer questions posed by the commission, invoking her right to remain silent. This occurred alongside testimony from Commissioner Jesús María Gómez Martín. The commission is examining potential irregularities in SEPI’s operations and decision-making processes. Alcázar’s refusal to cooperate has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who argue it hinders the investigation. Details of Gómez Martín’s testimony have not yet been fully released. The hearing is part of a broader effort to increase transparency and accountability within SEPI.