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Spanish Prosecutor Aims to End Corruption Case Against PM's Wife

4/23/2026

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A Spanish prosecutor seeks to close the corruption investigation into Begoña Gomez.
Gomez is the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
The case was started by far-right groups and carries a potential 24-year sentence.
Gomez denies wrongdoing, while Sanchez says the charges are politically motivated.
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado must decide whether to accept the request or proceed to trial, after describing the actions as resembling an 'absolute monarchy'.

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A Spanish prosecutor seeks to close the corruption investigation into Begoña Gomez.
Gomez is the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
The case was started by far-right groups and carries a potential 24-year sentence.
Gomez denies wrongdoing, while Sanchez says the charges are politically motivated.
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado must decide whether to accept the request or proceed to trial, after describing the actions as resembling an 'absolute monarchy'.