Seven people have now been arrested in Ronda in connection with an anti-corruption operation codenamed ‘Acinipo’.
Former Mayor of Ronda arrested
The former Mayor of Ronda, Antonio Marín Lara (PSOE), has been arrested on suspicion of corruption relating to urban planning.
Youth stabbed during fight in Ronda
Two youths, aged 18 years and 22 years, were injured in the early hours of Sunday morning during a brawl at the feria ground in Ronda, one of the youths suffering stab wounds to the lumbar region.
Former Ronda mayor demands municipal audit
The PSOE spokesman in Ronda, former mayor Manuel Marín, is demanding that the new PP-PA government implement an audit of the municipal accounts as announced in their election campaign. He suggests 1999 as a starting point and a comparative study with other municipalities.
Ronda feria will suffer budget cuts
Ronda Council is also suffering from a lack of funds which means that the budget for this year’s feria from August 30th to September 4th will be around 50% less than last year.
Resignation of Official Reporter in Ronda
The Official Reporter for Ronda, Manuel Garrido, has submitted his resignation citing personal and professional reasons for his decision. The mayor, María Paz Fernández, thanked him for his work and said that she will be looking at suitable replacements in the coming weeks.
Ronda Council unifies summer schools
Ronda Council has decided to unify the summer schools for infants being offered in the town instead of each one offering it’s own activities as has been the case in the past.
Ronda Police Chief sacked
The new mayor of Ronda, María Paz Fernández, has announced the dismissal of José Carrasco as Chief of Local Police.
Three arrested in Ronda in connection with violent robberies of elderly residents
National Police in Ronda have arrested three people in connection with a series of robberies with intimidation carried out on elderly people living alone.
New initiative by businesses in calle Nueva, Ronda
Businesses in calle Nueva in the heart of Ronda have seen sales fall by around 30% over the past couple of years and a new initiative is being developed to try and reverse this situation.