Thousands march in Madrid demanding Spanish PM quit over graft allegations
Summary
Thousands of people marched in Madrid to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez due to multiple corruption scandals involving his close associates and family. The protest was largely peaceful but ended with a few arrests, and Sanchez has denied any wrongdoing, saying the cases are politically motivated.Key Facts
- The march took place in Madrid and was organized by over 150 civic groups, supported by the conservative Popular Party and far-right Vox party.
- Organizers claimed 120,000 people took part, while government officials estimated about 40,000.
- Protesters carried Spanish flags and signs calling for "Resignation and elections now."
- Riot police stopped a small group trying to reach Sanchez’s official residence; three people were arrested.
- Several people close to Sanchez face corruption investigations, including his brother and wife; Sanchez denies any wrongdoing.
- Former ministers and a former Prime Minister allied with Sanchez are also under investigation or facing trial for corruption.
- Sanchez became Prime Minister in 2018 after removing the previous government amid its own corruption scandals.
- The ongoing corruption allegations have increased pressure on Sanchez’s government.
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