Pedro Sánchez to Remain in Office Amid Corruption Investigation Into Wife

Published APR 29 2024

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The Spin

Europe’s emerging far-right has established positioning in Spain, and Pedro Sánchez is the latest victim of the right wing’s vicious onslaught against its enemies. Manos Limpias is notoriously linked with far-right causes, and it is looking to take down Sánchez and his wife with allegations that have no merit. In fact, the group even admitted that it has no idea if the allegations are true. Sánchez had every reason to step down in an effort to mitigate that abuse, but he instead chose to stay in office to a

Guardian

In addition to failing as prime minister, Pedro Sánchez’s government has been in corruption and scandal for the last five years. Instead of taking accountability and pursuing transparency, he has decided to play the victim in an effort to score political points. Sánchez never intended to resign, and he simply took a five-day vacation to allow the media to smear those who criticize his wife’s shady business dealings. Sánchez may try to promote “decency,” but he is all about power.

La Razón