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News in English (USA) / 21.06.2026 / 13:00

Wife of Spanish Prime Minister Begoña Gomez Ordered to Stand Trial for Corruption

In a recent ruling, a Spanish court has ordered Begoña Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial on corruption charges. The court has additionally banned her from leaving the country and revoked her passport, requiring her to report regularly as the legal proceedings unfold. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing corruption investigation involving Gomez, who is expected to face serious legal challenges in the coming weeks.
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