Spain's Prime Minister Considers Resignation Amid Probe Involving Wife

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez's wife, Begona Gomez, faces corruption allegations, sparking a judicial investigation and resignation considerations from Sánchez. A right-wing group, Manos Limpias, accuses Gomez of using her position for business deals, though it's unclear if the allegations have merit. Gomez has no political office and maintains a low profile. Manos Limpias is known for its right-wing causes and the pursuit of legal cases. Justice Minister Félix Bolanos denies the allegations, while Sánchez expresses faith in the judicial system despite the investigation.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied corruption allegations against his wife but said he will consider resigning after a judicial investigation was launched on Wednesday into accusations that she used her position to influence business deals.

Sanchez said in a letter posted on his X account that while the allegations against his wife Begona Gomez are false, he is cancelling his public agenda until Monday when he announce whether he will continue or step down.

A Spanish judge agreed on Wednesday to probe allegations of corruption made against the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez by a private group with a history of filing lawsuits mainly for right-wing causes.

The court based in Madrid will consider the allegations and proceed with the investigation or toss it out.

Begona Gomez, 49, does not hold public office and maintains a low political profile.

Manos Limpias, or “Clean Hands”, accuses Gomez of allegedly having used her position to influence business deals. The court did not provide further information and said that the probe was under seal.

Manos Limpias describes itself as a union, but its main activity is a platform pursuing legal cases. Many have been linked to right-wing causes. It acts as the “popular prosecution,” a peculiarity of Spanish law that allows individuals or entities to take part in certain criminal cases even when they haven't been directly harmed by the accused.

Justice Minister Félix Bolanos called the new allegations “false''.

When asked in Parliament after the court's decision whether he thought the judicial system is working, Sánchez replied: “On a day like today and after hearing the news, despite everything, I still believe in the judicial system of this country.”

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