Ignacio Cosidó
Ignacio Cosidó is a Spanish politician who served as the Director General of the National Police from 2012 to 2016. A member of the Popular Party (PP), he has been involved in various political roles throughout his career, particularly in matters related to internal security and law enforcement. Recently, Cosidó has been in the news due to his involvement in the Operation Cataluña investigation, where he and other former officials are being scrutinized for alleged coercion related to financial information about the Pujol family's tax fraud.
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Recent news mentions
Ignacio Cosidó is a spokesperson for the PP in the Senate who commented on the judicial control of the Supreme Court.
Un golpe en la mesa en forma de nuevo fiscal también netamente progresista | España
Spain· 2025-11-23
Ignacio Cosidó is a former spokesperson for the PP in the Senate whose comments disrupted an agreement between Sánchez and Pablo Casado.
Junts se reafirma ante Sánchez en su ruptura con un “Gobierno incumplidor” | EspañaSpain· 2025-10-30
Ignacio Cosidó was the spokesperson for the PP in the Senate who sent a WhatsApp boasting about controlling the Second Chamber.
Una mayoría conservadora juzgará a García Ortiz: estos son los siete magistrados que formarán el tribunal | EspañaSpain· 2025-09-25
Ignacio Cosidó was the spokesperson for the PP who made controversial remarks about judicial appointments.
La guerra política se contagia a la justicia | EspañaSpain· 2025-09-07
Ignacio Cosidó is a former spokesperson for the Popular Party in the Senate, mentioned for his comments on judicial control.
Dos discursos de Feijóo en tres años: de distanciarse de Vox a pedir respeto para la extrema derecha | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-07
Ignacio Cosidó is also listed among the officials whose rogatory commissions are reportedly stuck.
El govern espanyol assegura que ja ha tramitat la comissió rogatòria d’Andorra sobre l’operació Catalunya
Andorra· 2025-06-30
Ignacio Cosidó is referenced in the context of the blocked rogatory commissions related to the investigation.
El grup parlamentari de Junts demana al Govern espanyol pel “bloqueig” de les comissions rogatòries d’Andorra relacionades amb l’operació CatalunyaAndorra· 2025-05-19
Ignacio Cosidó, the former Director General of Police, is also implicated in the investigation.
Montoro niega la extorsión al banco andorrano que facilitó las pruebas del fraude fiscal de Pujol: “Me siento vejado” | EspañaSpain· 2025-04-14
