Spanish PM's Wife Ordered to Face Corruption Trial

A Spanish judge ruled on Saturday that Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, must stand trial on charges including influence peddling, corruption, and embezzlement of public funds.

The court ordered Gómez to surrender her passport and barred her from leaving the country, deeming her a potential flight risk ahead of the proceedings.

The case has been a major political headache for Sánchez, who has faced calls from opposition parties to resign over the corruption allegations surrounding his wife.

The trial is expected to begin in the coming months and could have significant implications for Spain's political landscape.