Pedro Sanchez's wife, Begona Gomez, has faced formal corruption charges following an extensive criminal investigation. This development adds pressure to the Socialist leader's minority coalition government.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begona Gomez, has been formally charged with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation, according to a court ruling published on Monday. The investigation is one of several corruption cases that have embroiled the Socialist leader’s family and former allies, putting pressure on his minority coalition government. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado opened the investigation in April 2024 to determine whether Gomez had exploited her position as...