A Spanish judge rules that the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez must stand trial on corruption-related charges. Multiple outlets report the judge orders her to face proceedings over allegations that include influence peddling, and to take steps to prevent travel while the case moves forward. The judge also directs her to surrender her passport, effectively barring her from leaving the country during the legal process, according to reports.
The ruling is described as part of broader corruption investigations in Spain, some of which are nearing trial or already underway. These cases are widely reported to be adding political and legal pressure to Sánchez and his government.
The coverage is consistent in stating that the decision comes from a Spanish judge and that it concerns the prime minister’s wife, with travel restrictions tied to the court’s order. Specific details of the underlying allegations and the timing of the trial are not provided in the excerpts supplied.
