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Spain's Sánchez Battles Corruption Claims Amid Political Pressure

11/4/2025

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Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, faces mounting pressure as his government confronts corruption allegations involving close associates.
In June, Sánchez ordered the resignation of Santos Cerdán amid a kickback probe tied to public contracts.
Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz faces trial for allegedly leaking confidential information in a tax fraud case.
Sánchez dismisses family allegations as politically motivated and says the government remains committed to transparency.

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Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, faces mounting pressure as his government confronts corruption allegations involving close associates.
In June, Sánchez ordered the resignation of Santos Cerdán amid a kickback probe tied to public contracts.
Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz faces trial for allegedly leaking confidential information in a tax fraud case.
Sánchez dismisses family allegations as politically motivated and says the government remains committed to transparency.