That widespread corruption in the construction licenses business exists in Murcia is a well-known issue in Spain. Since the arrival of PP to the Regional Government in 1995 Murcia has seen a growth in construction businesses like no other in Spain or Europe. Environmental concerns as well as the lack of water supply have not stopped the construction of endless holiday resorts and golf courts in natural reserves and other fragile coastal environments.
Both PSOE and environmental groups have denounced the situation for quite a while now. But two days ago and today especially the tip of the iceber has emerged. The mayor of Totana, a small town in Murcia, has been taken into custody together with several businessmen and civil servants charged with accepting illegal payments to provide construction licenses.
Partisan considerations aside this is great news for the people of Murcia, even if they still keep voting for these donkeys, and the region's environmenntal preservation.
On a partisan line, Murcia, due to demographics, carries an extra seat in Congress in March. In 2004 PP won 6 seats and PSOE 3, PSOE is hoping to gain the extra seat to a total of 4. They are just 6.000 votes short of it and this can only help to achieve the objective.
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