Begoña Gómez Charged with Corruption

In a major blow to Spain's minority government, a judge has formally indicted Begoña Gómez on multiple counts, including embezzlement and misappropriation of funds.

The probe, which began in 2024, examines whether Gómez leveraged her position as the prime minister's wife to secure lucrative business deals and academic roles.

Both Gómez and Sánchez have denied any wrongdoing, labeling the investigation a politically motivated attack by their opponents.

The charges have increased pressure on Sánchez to address ethical concerns within his inner circle as the country faces growing political instability.