He president of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, denied corruption accusations against his wife, but he said that will consider resigning after a judicial investigation was launched Wednesday into allegations that she used her position to influence business deals.
In a letter published on his account on the social network the accusations against his wife Begoña Gómez are falsewill cancel his public agenda until Monday, when he will announce his decision.
Hours before Sánchez’s announcement, it was announced that a judge agreed to investigate the corruption accusations made against Gómez by a private group with a history of filing lawsuits primarily for right-wing causes.
The Madrid-based court will consider the allegations and either proceed with the investigation or dismiss it.
Gómez, 49, does not hold public office and maintains a low political profile.
Manos Limpas accuses Gómez of allegedly using his position to influence business deals. The court did not provide more information on the matter and indicated that the investigation was under seal.
Clean hands It describes itself as a union, but its main activity is a platform that pursues court cases. Many have been linked to right-wing causes. It acts as “popular action”, a peculiarity of Spanish law that allows individuals or entities to participate in some criminal cases, even when they have not been directly affected by the accused.
The Minister of Justice, Félix Bolaños, said that the new accusations were “false.”
When asked in Parliament after the court’s decision whether he thought the judicial system worked, Sanchez He responded: “On a day like today and after the news I have learned, despite everything I continue to believe in the justice of my country.”
