Corruption
Former Secretary General of the Socialist International Files Harassment Complaint Against Pedro Sánchez
BARCELONA – In a new and highly sensitive blow to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, the former Secretary General of the Socialist International, Benedicta Lasi, has filed a formal complaint in London accusing him of workplace harassment. Popular Accusation Demands 24 Years in Prison for Begoña Gómez, Wife of Spanish Prime Minister The complaint adds […]
Popular Accusation Demands 24 Years in Prison for Begoña Gómez, Wife of Spanish Prime Minister
MADRID – The popular accusation brought by the conservative organization Hazte Oír has formally requested a total of 24 years in prison for Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. In its indictment, to which local news agencies have had access, Hazte Oír accuses Gómez of four crimes for which she has already […]
Spanish Judge Proposes Trial for Begoña Gómez, Wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, on Four Corruption Charges
MADRID – Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has concluded the investigation into Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and has proposed putting her on trial for four separate criminal offences: influence peddling, corruption in business, embezzlement of public funds, and misappropriation. In the same ruling, the judge also proposes trying Gómez’s former […]
Corruption scandals have Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez cornered
As of early 2026, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces intense pressure from a series of corruption scandals involving the Socialist Party (PSOE) and his former allies, notably the “Caso Koldo,” which involves illegal payments and fraud in pandemic mask procurement. The scandals have led to the detention of various officials, prompting apologies from Sánchez […]