{"id":231443,"date":"2026-06-15T04:59:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T04:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/deputy-felix-alonso-cantorne-of-sumar-under-investigation-by-the-supreme-court\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T04:59:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T04:59:18","slug":"deputy-felix-alonso-cantorne-of-sumar-under-investigation-by-the-supreme-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/deputy-felix-alonso-cantorne-of-sumar-under-investigation-by-the-supreme-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Deputy F\u00e9lix Alonso Cantorn\u00e9 of Sumar Under Investigation by the Supreme Court"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>F\u00e9lix Alonso Cantorn\u00e9 Under Investigation: A Deep Dive<\/h2>\n<h3>Background of the Case<\/h3>\n<p>On June 15, 2023, F\u00e9lix Alonso Cantorn\u00e9, a deputy from the Sumar coalition, was summoned to appear before the Supreme Court. He is under investigation for alleged prevarication related to contract awards made during his tenure as mayor of Altafulla in Tarragona from 2011 to 2019. According to reports, the case emerged following a detailed statement from a court in El Vendrell.<\/p>\n<h3>The Investigation&#8217;s Focus<\/h3>\n<p>The central issue being scrutinized involves contracts awarded to the law firms Mil\u00e1 Advocats SLP and Sinergia Dret i Medi Ambient SLP. The investigation aims to determine whether Cantorn\u00e9 improperly maintained relationships with these companies, bypassing necessary regulations. Specifically, it is examining:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minor Contracts<\/strong>: The investigation is focused on the use of minor contracts that allegedly avoided standard advertising requirements. This practice could have enabled direct awards, potentially leading to an arbitrary selection of successful bidders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of Procedure<\/strong>: Further examination will consider instances where Cantorn\u00e9 may not have followed any procedural guidelines in awarding contracts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Responses from Comuns-Sumar and Cantorn\u00e9<\/h3>\n<p>In response to the allegations, sources from Comuns emphasized their confidence in Cantorn\u00e9\u2019s presumption of innocence. They contended that the investigation arose from a complaint filed by an organization deemed to have \u201cno known activity.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>F\u00e9lix Alonso Cantorn\u00e9 himself has publicly defended his actions, asserting that all contracts were managed in good faith, adhering to what he believed were proper procedures. He maintained that these contracts were created to meet \u201creal and effective needs\u201d of the city, with no indicators of personal gains or enrichment involved.<\/p>\n<h3>Urban Pressure in Altafulla<\/h3>\n<p>Cantorn\u00e9 attributed some of the complexities during his mayoral term to the \u201cstrong urban pressure\u201d faced by Altafulla between 2011 and 2019. He pointed out that the city council lacked a staff lawyer during this period, leading to the necessity of hiring external legal consulting services to navigate the challenges.<\/p>\n<h3>Allegations Against the Judge<\/h3>\n<p>During the investigation, Cantorn\u00e9 raised concerns regarding the impartiality of Magistrate Vicente Magro, arguing that he was a former senator from the People\u2019s Party (PP). However, the Supreme Court rejected this challenge, citing that Cantorn\u00e9 filed it after the designated deadline for such claims.<\/p>\n<h3>Upcoming Proceedings and Witness Testimonies<\/h3>\n<p>Following Cantorn\u00e9\u2019s examination, the Supreme Court will hear testimonies from twelve witnesses, including notable figures such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Joan Ignasi Elena, a former councilor and current regional deputy of the ERC.<\/li>\n<li>Joan Herrera, the former coordinator of the Initiative for Catalunya Verds (ICV).<\/li>\n<li>Salvador Mil\u00e1, a former Catalan deputy and Minister of the Environment.<\/li>\n<li>Various members of the Mossos d&#8217;Esquadra and staff from the Anti-Fraud Office of Catalonia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The unfolding case against F\u00e9lix Alonso Cantorn\u00e9 raises important questions about governance and contract management within local administrations. As the investigation progresses, public scrutiny will remain high, highlighting the significance of transparency and adherence to regulations in public service. The outcome may not only impact Cantorn\u00e9&#8217;s political career but could also set precedents for how similar cases are handled in the future.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>F\u00e9lix Alonso Cantorn\u00e9 Under Investigation: A Deep Dive Background of the Case On June 15, 2023, F\u00e9lix Alonso Cantorn\u00e9, a deputy from the Sumar coalition, was summoned to appear before the Supreme Court. 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