Spain’s political storm is growing as the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been ordered to stand trial in a corruption case.
Adding more pressure to a government already facing several investigations.
Begoña Gómez is accused of using her position as the prime minister’s wife to help secure business contracts, allegations she strongly denies.
The case was launched by far-right groups opposed to Sánchez’s Socialist Party.
Investigating judge Juan Carlos Peinado has ordered Gómez to hand over her passport and banned her from leaving Spain.
He has also required her to appear in court twice a month while the case continues.
The controversy comes at a difficult time for Sánchez, one of Europe’s few remaining left-wing leaders.
Political Crisis Deepens
Several investigations involving close allies are also weighing on his government.
Including cases linked to alleged kickbacks and public contracts.
The prime minister has not been accused of wrongdoing and says the investigations are part of a political campaign aimed at forcing him out of office.
Sánchez’s party defended Gómez, calling the case a form of “judicial and political persecution” after two years of pressure.
As the legal battle moves forward, one question remains: is this simply a corruption case?
Or has Spain’s political fight moved into the courtroom?
