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Spanish PM Sánchez Faces Crisis Amid Corruption Scandal

7/7/2025

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is grappling with a political storm as a corruption scandal rocks his Socialist party. The arrest of senior official Santos Cerdan has triggered a leadership overhaul and a controversial ban on hiring sex workers. Amid the chaos, Sánchez vows to hold his ground and maintain his leadership.

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Story summary

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is grappling with a political storm as a corruption scandal rocks his Socialist party. The arrest of senior official Santos Cerdan has triggered a leadership overhaul and a controversial ban on hiring sex workers. Amid the chaos, Sánchez vows to hold his ground and maintain his leadership.