Begoña Gómez charged with corruption

The charges against Gómez include embezzlement and misappropriation of funds, stemming from an investigation triggered by a group with far-right links.

A judge found "sufficient indications" of criminal conduct to proceed with a trial, a move that Prime Minister Sánchez has characterized as a politically motivated attack.

The development has complicated Spain's diplomatic efforts in Beijing, where Sánchez is seeking to strengthen trade ties and discuss Middle East peace.

Opposition leaders have called for the Prime Minister's resignation, while his supporters maintain the investigation is a "lawfare" tactic designed to destabilize the government.