Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand Prime Minister Sanchez's resignation
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Madrid demanding Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's resignation amid corruption scandals, with at least seven police officers injured in clashes.
- A small group attempted to breach barriers around Sanchez's residence, resulting in three arrests near Moncloa Palace, though the overall rally remained largely peaceful.
- Demonstrators carried banners accusing the government of corruption, with opposition leaders from the People's Party and far-right Vox party participating in the "March for Dignity."
- A Spanish court is investigating former prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for alleged influence-peddling and money laundering, adding pressure on Sanchez's leftist government.
- Sanchez has denied wrongdoing and dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, especially after an investigation into his wife was recommended for closure by a prosecutor.