Spain PM's Wife To Face Corruption Trial, Told To Surrender Passport
A Spanish judge has ordered Begona Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to stand trial for alleged corruption and influence peddling. Gomez must surrender her passport and report to court bi-weekly, a decision the government has condemned as a politically motivated witch hunt.
Why it matters
The case creates significant political instability in Spain, potentially threatening the future of the current Socialist government.
A judge on Saturday ordered the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to face trial on charges of influence peddling and corruption, and to surrender her passport.
The article presents both the judge's accusations and the government's defense, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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