Spanish Court Orders Investigation into Prime Minister's Wife

Madrid Court Orders Investigation into Begoña Gómez Spain's Audiencia Provincial de Madrid has ordered an investigation into Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, for alleged influence peddling. The decision, announced earlier this week, marks the third time the court has deemed an investigation necessary. The investigation centers on Ms. Gómez's proximity to Mr. Sánchez and whether she used this relationship to advance her career. COPE journalist Fernando de Haro commented, "The proximity of Gómez to Sánchez is undeniable; they lived together. The court believes there is sufficient reason to investigate whether she leveraged that relationship for personal gain." The investigation will examine whether Ms. Gómez traded favors and influence to benefit her professional career. This development is likely to fuel ongoing political debate in Spain.