A judge in Calama, Chile, has rejected former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s request to postpone his testimony regarding jewelry discovered in his office. Zapatero sought a delay, arguing it would hinder his defense. The magistrate countered that the scheduled Wednesday hearing does not infringe upon his right to a fair defense. The case centers around the unexplained presence of valuable jewelry found within Zapatero’s office space, prompting the investigation and subsequent summons. Details regarding the jewelry’s origin and Zapatero’s connection to it remain undisclosed. The judge’s decision compels Zapatero to appear as scheduled and address questions concerning the findings. Further developments are anticipated following the testimony.