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Begoña Gómez's Lawyer Authorized to Collect Passport
Politicsla-vanguardia21d ago

Begoña Gómez's Lawyer Authorized to Collect Passport

A Spanish magistrate has permitted the lawyer representing Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Prime Minister, to collect her passport after a travel ban was lifted, overturning an initial order for her to retrieve it personally.

Begoña Gómez Appears Before Jury in Spain
Politicsla-vanguardia22d ago

Begoña Gómez Appears Before Jury in Spain

Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has appeared before a jury. This event occurs in a country where an average of 500 trials with citizen juries are held annually since 1995.

Civil Guard Chief Admits Asking UCO Not to Be 'Proactive' in Investigation
Politicsla-vanguardia1mo ago

Civil Guard Chief Admits Asking UCO Not to Be 'Proactive' in Investigation

Manuel Llamas, the operational head of the Civil Guard, admitted to a judge that he asked the UCO (Central Operative Unit) not to be 'proactive' in an investigation, and that the Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, inquired about why the email of the President's wife, Begoña Gómez, appeared in a police report.

Begoña Gómez Submits Passport to Court
Politicsel-mundoobservadorla-vanguardia1mo ago3 sources

Begoña Gómez Submits Passport to Court

Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has submitted her passport to the court as agreed with Judge Peinado. This action follows a judicial order.

Former Spanish Minister Sentenced to 24 Years for Corruption
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Former Spanish Minister Sentenced to 24 Years for Corruption

A former key ally of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for corruption, leading to increased pressure on the Prime Minister. The conviction is related to a mask scandal and has drawn significant attention in Spain and internationally.

Spanish PM's Wife Ordered to Stand Trial for Corruption, Passport Confiscated
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Spanish PM's Wife Ordered to Stand Trial for Corruption, Passport Confiscated

A judge has ruled that Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, must stand trial on corruption charges. The court also ordered her to surrender her passport, citing concerns that her security detail might facilitate her escape.

Begoña Gómez Seeks Acquittal, Citing No Crime Committed
Politicsla-vanguardia3mo ago

Begoña Gómez Seeks Acquittal, Citing No Crime Committed

Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez, has requested her acquittal from the Madrid Court, asserting that no crime was committed and asking for accusations to be condemned for acting with "recklessness and bad faith."

Begoña Gómez Faces 24-Year Prison Demand in Corruption Case
Politicsel-mundola-vanguardia3mo ago2 sources

Begoña Gómez Faces 24-Year Prison Demand in Corruption Case

The popular accusation, including the group Hazte Oír, has requested a 24-year prison sentence for Begoña Gómez on charges including corruption, influence peddling, embezzlement, and misappropriation. Gómez, in turn, is seeking to annul her prosecution in the case.

Begoña Gómez Changes Legal Counsel Ahead of Trial
Politicsel-mundola-vanguardia19d ago2 sources

Begoña Gómez Changes Legal Counsel Ahead of Trial

Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, has decided to change her legal representation, appointing criminal lawyer Jaime Campaner to handle her defense ahead of her upcoming jury trial.

UK Designates Iran's IRGC as Terrorist Group Over Antisemitic Attacks
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UK Designates Iran's IRGC as Terrorist Group Over Antisemitic Attacks

The United Kingdom has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, linking it to antisemitic attacks in Britain. This move follows a series of incidents and intensifies the UK's stance against the IRGC.

Spanish Police Raid Socialist Party HQ Amid Corruption Probe
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Spanish Police Raid Socialist Party HQ Amid Corruption Probe

Spanish police have searched the headquarters of the ruling Socialist party (PSOE) as part of an escalating corruption investigation. The probe involves allegations of a defamation network and financial irregularities, posing a fresh challenge to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government.

Begoña Gómez Submits Defense Brief in Legal Case
Politicsel-mundo3mo ago

Begoña Gómez Submits Defense Brief in Legal Case

Begoña Gómez has submitted her defense brief, stating she created the master's program before meeting the Complutense rector and that the university proposed her direction of a chair, in anticipation of a potential jury trial for four alleged crimes.

PSOE's Attack on Judges Causes Voter Doubt
Politicsel-mundo3mo ago

PSOE's Attack on Judges Causes Voter Doubt

The virulence of the PSOE's attack on judges is causing many of its voters to doubt, with a third of them not supporting the criticisms or the offensive related to Begoña Gómez, despite a majority generally backing the offensive.

Warren Buffett's "Red Flag" Code Unapplied in Begoña Gómez Case
Businessel-mundo4mo ago

Warren Buffett's "Red Flag" Code Unapplied in Begoña Gómez Case

An article highlights how major companies like Telefónica, Indra, and Google allegedly failed to apply Warren Buffett's "red flag" ethical guidelines regarding donations to university initiatives linked to spouses of high-ranking officials, specifically mentioning Begoña Gómez.

Spanish PM's Wife Charged with Corruption
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Spanish PM's Wife Charged with Corruption

Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with corruption and influence peddling after a years-long investigation. The charges have intensified political pressure on Sánchez, with opposition leaders demanding his resignation.

Begoña Gómez's Prison Sentence Request Reduced to 13 Years
Politicsel-mundo21d ago

Begoña Gómez's Prison Sentence Request Reduced to 13 Years

The popular prosecution has reduced its request for a prison sentence for Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, from 24 to 13 years, aligning with the Madrid Court's guidelines. She is accused of influence peddling and two counts of embezzlement.

Spanish Prime Minister's Wife to Face Trial for Corruption
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Spanish Prime Minister's Wife to Face Trial for Corruption

Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, will stand trial for alleged influence peddling and embezzlement. A court has confirmed the jury trial, though her travel ban has been lifted, with the government denouncing the case as politically motivated.

Spanish PM's Wife Submits Travel Tickets to Judge in Investigation
Politicsel-mundoobservadorla-vanguardia1mo ago3 sources

Spanish PM's Wife Submits Travel Tickets to Judge in Investigation

Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has submitted her flight tickets to London to a judge as part of an ongoing investigation. She also reminded the judge that passports are no longer stamped, addressing potential inquiries about her travel.

NATO Summit Secures $50 Billion in Defense Deals Amidst Trump's Criticism
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NATO Summit Secures $50 Billion in Defense Deals Amidst Trump's Criticism

The NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, saw member nations agree to $50 billion in defense deals, aiming to strengthen the alliance's capabilities. This development occurred despite former President Trump's public criticism of NATO and his expressed dissatisfaction with the contributions of some member states.

Worldpublico1mo ago

Spanish Judge Denies Sánchez's Wife Request to Attend NATO Summit

A Spanish judge has rejected a request from Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to attend the NATO summit. The Spanish government has expressed incomprehension at the decision, noting she was permitted to travel to London for her daughter's graduation.

Poll Questions Passport Withdrawal for Spanish PM's Wife
Politicsla-vanguardia1mo ago

Poll Questions Passport Withdrawal for Spanish PM's Wife

A poll asks whether the withdrawal of the passport of Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, is excessive, following Judge Juan Carlos Peinado's order prohibiting her from leaving the country due to alleged flight risk.

Prosecutor Questions Ethics of Spanish PM's Wife's Activities
Politicsel-mundoobservador3mo ago2 sources

Prosecutor Questions Ethics of Spanish PM's Wife's Activities

The Prosecutor's Office has raised "ethical" and "aesthetic" doubts regarding the activities of Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Sánchez, however, has defended her actions, dismissing the concerns as "mud."

Former Swedbank CEO Cleared in Estonian Money Laundering Case
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Former Swedbank CEO Cleared in Estonian Money Laundering Case

Sweden's Supreme Court overturned the fraud conviction of Birgitte Bonnesen, the former CEO of Swedbank, in a high-profile Estonian money laundering case. This decision clears her of charges related to the scandal that led to her dismissal.

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez's Wife Faces Corruption Trial
Politicsnewsbeast3mo ago

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez's Wife Faces Corruption Trial

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is once again at the center of a political storm as his wife, Begoña Gómez, faces trial for serious corruption allegations. His brother and two close associates are also reportedly facing similar issues.

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's Wife Accused of Corruption
Worldmkd-mk4mo ago

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's Wife Accused of Corruption

Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, is accused of using her influence to secure a position at Complutense University in Madrid and leveraging public resources and personal connections for her own advancement.