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Sánchez Responds to Wife's Corruption Charges
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed corruption charges against his wife while on a visit to Beijing. A judge has advanced four charges related to her activities at a university. Separate investigations involve his brother and a former ally.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez learned of corruption charges against his wife during a visit to Beijing, where he was hosted by Chinese officials. Sánchez stated, “I am convinced that time will put everything and everyone back in their place.” He then discussed international issues, including condemning a U.S. operation against Iran as illegal and accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.
Madrid, Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has retained four charges against Mrs. Sánchez after a two-year investigation. The charges include influence peddling, corruption, misappropriation of public funds, and undue appropriation. According to the investigation, a position was created for her at the Complutense University of Madrid, funded by private companies for over €300,000.
She then registered software developed with those funds under her own name.
brother faces prosecution for influence peddling. Additionally, former transport minister José Luis Ábalos, described as a former close ally, is implicated in a separate probe into illicit commissions. The developments occur amid ongoing judicial actions in Spain, with potential implications for political stability. Further court proceedings are expected as the cases progress.
