ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Corruption in Spain

Okay kiddo, let me explain what corruption in Spain means. Corruption means doing something bad or wrong for your own advantage. In Spain, some people in the government, police, and businesses have been caught doing things that are not allowed by law, just to make more money or get more power.

For example, some politicians have been caught taking money illegally from companies or hiding their own money in secret bank accounts. This is not allowed because they are supposed to use their power to help and make decisions for the people they represent, not for their own selfish reasons.

Corruption also affects businesses. Some companies try to bribe the government officials or police officers to get easier permits, contracts or better treatment. This is also not allowed because they should be judged fairly on their own merits and work.

All of this makes it difficult for Spain to be a fair and just country, and it can hurt the economy when people lose trust in the government or businesses.

So, in short, corruption in Spain means some people breaking the law to get unfair advantages, which is not good for anyone.