Aguirre claims the idea of the Canal golf "course", but distances himself from the irregularities in the trial of his successor

Esperanza Aguirre, former president of Madrid, defended the golf course project linked to the Canal de Isabel II but distanced herself from alleged irregularities in the trial of her successor, Ignacio González. She claimed the idea originated from a trip to Tokyo and asserted she was unaware of the project's execution details. Aguirre testified briefly, emphasizing her resignation and lack of involvement in the alleged corruption. The trial, part of the broader Lezo case, has seen testimonies suggesting a cover-up regarding connections between González and a construction company linked to his family. Aguirre's past statements have consistently highlighted her role in proposing the golf course, despite ongoing investigations into the project's legality.