The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing the possibility of resignation following an investigation into his wife, Begona Gomez, for corruption and influence peddling. The investigation was launched after a complaint from an organization called Manos Limpias, which has been known for its involvement in political issues.
Gomez is being linked to private companies that received government funding or public contracts, including Spanish tourism group Globalia, which owns Air Europa. It is reported that she met with the CEO of Globalia before the government granted a bailout to Air Europa, and Sánchez participated in the decision-making process that authorized the bailout.
In an open letter to citizens, Sánchez expressed his concerns about the allegations against his wife and questioned whether he should continue leading the government. However, the government has dismissed the allegations against Gomez as baseless and part of a strategy by the right and far-right parties.
The controversy comes at a time of strong political polarization in Spain, particularly after the July elections. The tensions have increased after Sánchez secured power with the support of Catalan separatists in exchange for an amnesty agreement. This situation has sparked a debate about the future of the government and Sánchez’s leadership.
Despite this, Sánchez has canceled his public agenda and will announce his decision on Monday, April 29. If he does resign, it would be a significant blow to his Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) and could lead to early elections in Spain.