In a stunning turn of events, former Vice President of the Government Francisco Álvarez-Cascos finds himself facing serious allegations of embezzlement involving €290,000 from the political party Foro Asturias. This high-profile case has grabbed the attention of the public and the media alike. During the proceedings, Álvarez-Cascos attempted to defend his controversial expenditures, which reportedly included personal meals charged to the party. He argued that these meals were necessary due to his need to visit his children, implying that the costs were justified given his personal situation. Álvarez-Cascos, who has held multiple significant positions within the government—including Minister for the