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Wife of Spanish Prime Minister to Stand Trial for Corruption
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, will stand trial on charges of corruption, embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, and influence peddling related to a public contract bid.
- The investigation began in 2024 after an anti-corruption group accused her of supporting companies with which she has personal and professional ties; she denies the allegations.
- Judge Juan Carlos Peinado ordered Gómez to surrender her passport and report to court biweekly, though a trial date has not yet been set.
- The case has drawn political attention, with right-wing groups, including the far-right Vox party, joining the complaint, while Sánchez calls the investigation a politically motivated smear campaign.
- The judge criticized the alleged behavior as reminiscent of absolutist regimes, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges against the first lady.
