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Editorial: El País

April 25, 2024

  • Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, accuses the right and far right of harassing him through attacks on his wife, Begoña Gómez.
  • The charges against Gómez are based on lies spread by certain media outlets and presented in court by the pseudo-union Manos Limpias.
  • Sánchez announces he will take a few days to reflect about his future and whether he should continue leading the government.
  • Investigations from El País find no evidence supporting the traffic of influence charge against Gómez.
  • The public climate in Spain has turned toxic since July's elections.
  • Sánchez criticizes the partisan fight for power, the politicization of the courts, and the harmful effects of disinformation.

Conclusion: Facing this hostile climate and attacks on his wife, Pedro Sánchez confronts a deep decision about his political future amidst growing uncertainty in Spain.