Spanish PM’s Wife Charged with Influence Peddling and Corruption

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 13

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, has been charged with influence peddling and private-sector corruption.
The charges follow a months-long criminal investigation led by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado, according to a ruling published on Monday.
Gómez will now stand trial, a development that has sent shockwaves through Spanish politics.

With his wife and allies on trial, can Prime Minister Sánchez's government survive?

Is Spain’s justice system being used as a weapon against the government?

What evidence led a judge to charge the PM's wife against police findings?

Amidst corruption charges, what is the meaning of China's invitation to Begoña Gómez?

Why did a higher court previously block the same judge in this high-profile case?