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Spain PM's wife Begoña Gomez to stand trial for corruption

Spain PM's wife Begoña Gomez to stand trial for corruption

Summary

A Spanish judge has ordered Begoña Gomez, the wife of Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to stand trial for corruption. She is accused of using her status as the PM’s wife to get work contracts for personal benefit, and she faces travel restrictions and must report regularly to the court.

Key Facts

  • Begoña Gomez is the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
  • She is charged with corruption for allegedly using her position to secure work contracts.
  • A judge has ordered her to go to trial over these accusations.
  • Gomez is banned from leaving Spain during the trial.
  • She must check in with the court twice a month until the case is resolved.
  • This case is part of several corruption investigations near Pedro Sanchez’s government.
  • The scandals could threaten the stability of Sanchez’s minority coalition government.
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