PM’s Brother David Sánchez Convicted, Banned from Public Office for 9 Years
BADAJOZ, Spain — David Sánchez, the brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been convicted of administrative prevarication by the Provincial Court of Badajoz….
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Leire Díez Investigation Widens as Judge Targets Sánchez’s Closest Allies
MADRID, Spain — Judge Santiago Pedraz is significantly expanding his investigation into the alleged underground political networks within the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), focusing…
Spanish Judge Probes Ex-Sánchez Aide Juanma Serrano in Correos Scandal
MADRID, Spain — Judge Santiago Pedraz has formally investigated Juan Manuel Serrano, the former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and ex-president of…
Moncloa Grows Uneasy As Zapatero’s Silence In ‘plus Ultra’ Scandal Persists
MADRID, Spain — Nearly two months after his indictment in the “Plus Ultra” case, the Spanish government is growing increasingly uneasy over former Prime Minister…
Vox Accuses Sánchez of Using ‘Grandchildren’s Law’ to Rig Electoral Census
MADRID, Spain — Santiago Abascal, the leader of the right-wing Vox party, has publicly accused the Spanish government of utilizing the expedited nationality process for…
Sánchez to Take Full August Break Amid Political and Legal Storm
MADRID, Spain — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is preparing to take the entire month of August off, marking the first time he has completely…
Spain Probes Ex-PM Zapatero and Family in ‘Plus Ultra’ Tax Investigation
MADRID, Spain — The Spanish Tax Agency has formally informed the National Court judge investigating the “Plus Ultra” case that it currently has active tax…
Spanish Judge Indicts Civil Guard Leadership
MADRID, Spain — National Court Judge Santiago Pedraz has formally indicted the Director General of the Civil Guard, Mercedes González, and the force’s Deputy Operational…
PM’s Wife Begoña Gómez Asks Judge for Travel Permission Amid Corruption Case
MADRID, Spain — Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has formally requested judicial authorization to travel abroad between July 7 and…
Spanish Party Claims ‘Grandchildren’s Law’ Manipulates Overseas Voter Count
MADRID, Spain — The political party Iustitia Europa has filed a formal complaint with Spain’s Central Electoral Board, alleging that the expedited naturalization of foreigners…