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Tens of thousands rally to protest Spanish prime minister

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Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Madrid's Plaza de España on Sunday to demand early elections and accuse Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government of corruption, with organizers estimating 100,000 attendees while government officials counted 45,000-50,000 participants.</span

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Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Madrid's Plaza de España on Sunday to demand early elections and accuse Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government of corruption, with organizers estimating 100,000 attendees while government officials counted 45,000-50,000 participants.

The Popular Party organized the demonstration under the slogan "Mafia or Democracy" following leaked audio recordings allegedly showing former Socialist Party member Leire Díez conducting a smear campaign against the Guardia Civil unit investigating Sánchez's wife, brother, and former transport minister José Luis Ábalos.

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The Popular Party organized the demonstration under the slogan "Mafia or Democracy" following leaked audio recordings allegedly showing former Socialist Party member Leire Díez conducting a smear campaign against the Guardia Civil unit investigating Sánchez's wife, brother, and former transport minister José Luis Ábalos.

Díez denied working on behalf of Sánchez or the Socialist Party, claiming she was researching a book on corruption, and subsequently resigned from the party after the recordings surfaced, while the Prime Minister has dismissed the investigations as a "harassment and bullying operation" by political opponents.</span

Díez denied working on behalf of Sánchez or the Socialist Party, claiming she was researching a book on corruption, and subsequently resigned from the party after the recordings surfaced, while the Prime Minister has dismissed the investigations as a "harassment and bullying operation" by political opponents.

PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo accused the government of "mafia practices" and urged Sánchez to "submit to democracy" and call early elections, while government officials called the opposition's accusations a “mud-slinging campaign” aimed at destabilizing the administration, and claimed the plaza was not completely full.

PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo accused the government of "mafia practices" and urged Sánchez to "submit to democracy" and call early elections, while government officials called the opposition's accusations a “mud-slinging campaign” aimed at destabilizing the administration, and claimed the plaza was not completely full.

Feijoo said Sánchez is at the center of multiple corruption scandals, urging him to submit to democracy and call early elections. Yolanda Díaz, the leader of the left-wing coalition, has reportedly distanced herself from Sánchez.

Feijoo said Sánchez is at the center of multiple corruption scandals, urging him to submit to democracy and call early elections. Yolanda Díaz, the leader of the left-wing coalition, has reportedly distanced herself from Sánchez.

Recent polls show the Popular Party holds a slight lead over the Socialists, while Spain's next general election is scheduled for 2027, with Sánchez having come to power in 2018 after ousting PP predecessor Mariano Rajoy through a no-confidence vote over corruption scandals.</span

Recent polls show the Popular Party holds a slight lead over the Socialists, while Spain's next general election is scheduled for 2027, with Sánchez having come to power in 2018 after ousting PP predecessor Mariano Rajoy through a no-confidence vote over corruption scandals.

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The Popular Party organized the demonstration under the slogan "Mafia or Democracy" following leaked audio recordings allegedly showing former Socialist Party member Leire Díez conducting a smear campaign against the Guardia Civil unit investigating Sánchez's wife, brother, and former transport minister José Luis Ábalos.</span

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PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo accused the government of "mafia practices" and urged Sánchez to "submit to democracy" and call early elections, while government ministers dismissed the protest as a sign of opposition desperation and posted aerial photos showing the plaza was not completely full.</span

PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo accused the government of "mafia practices" and urged Sánchez to "submit to democracy" and call early elections, while government ministers dismissed the protest as a sign of opposition desperation and posted aerial photos showing the plaza was not completely full.

The corruption allegations involve multiple cases including the "Koldo Case" concerning COVID-19 mask contracts, investigations into Sánchez's wife Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling, and charges against his brother David Sánchez, all initially brought by the far-right linked group Manos Limpias.</span

The corruption allegations involve multiple cases including the "Koldo Case" concerning COVID-19 mask contracts, investigations into Sánchez's wife Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling, and charges against his brother David Sánchez, all initially brought by the far-right linked group Manos Limpias.

This is nothing more than a desperate mud-slinging campaign by the far-right and their political allies to destabilize a successful government. The same groups behind these baseless allegations have a long history of using the courts for political persecution. Spain is moving forward and growing despite these orchestrated attacks.

This is nothing more than a desperate mud-slinging campaign by the far-right and their political allies to destabilize a successful government. The same groups behind these baseless allegations have a long history of using the courts for political persecution. Spain is moving forward and growing despite these orchestrated attacks.

Thousands Protest in Madrid Against Spanish PM Sanchez

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As tens of thousands gathered under the banner "Mafia or Democracy," their voices echoed a singular demand born from cascading scandals. The shadow of corruption investigations engulfing Sanchez's inner circle — his wife, brother, and former aide all under judicial scrutiny — has shattered public faith. With each probe dismissed as mere political persecution, the chasm between leadership and legitimacy deepens.

As tens of thousands gathered under the banner "Mafia or Democracy," their voices echoed a singular demand born from cascading scandals. The shadow of corruption investigations engulfing Sanchez's inner circle — his wife, brother, and former aide all under judicial scrutiny — has shattered public faith. With each probe dismissed as mere political persecution, the chasm between leadership and legitimacy deepens.

While voices of discord echo through Madrid's streets, they cannot eclipse seven years of transformative leadership that lifted Spain from corruption's ashes to economic triumph. Against manufactured scandals and orchestrated opposition, Sanchez stands as democracy's guardian, championing equality, human rights, and progressive values that have made Spain Europe's beacon of inclusive governance and moral courage.

While voices of discord echo through Madrid's streets, they cannot eclipse seven years of transformative leadership that lifted Spain from corruption's ashes to economic triumph. Against manufactured scandals and orchestrated opposition, Sanchez stands as democracy's guardian, championing equality, human rights, and progressive values that have made Spain Europe's beacon of inclusive governance and moral courage.

There is a 98% chance Pedro Sánchez will still be president of Spain at the end of 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 98% chance Pedro Sánchez will still be president of Spain at the end of 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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