After a Madrid court opened an investigation against Begoña Gómez, wife of the president of Spain for alleged corruption, the official announced that he will take a few days to reflect on whether to resign from office. Pedro Sánchez assured that he will give his decision on April 29.
Through a letter addressed to the public and published on his
He points out that his wife “will defend her honorability and will collaborate with Justice in everything required to clarify facts that are as scandalous in appearance as they are non-existent.”
According to Sánchez, this complaint against Begoña was not filed “because she has done something illegal, they know there is no case, but because she is my wife. “As I am also fully aware that the attacks I suffer are not against me but rather against what I represent: a progressive political option, supported election after election by millions of Spaniards, based on economic progress, social justice and democratic regeneration.” .
“I need to stop and reflect… Whether I should continue leading the Government or give up this high honor,” he said.
