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Spanish PM Declines to Testify in Wife's Corruption Probe

Pedro Sanchez invokes legal right to avoid testifying against Begona Gomez in a politically charged investigation.

  • Judge Carlos Peinado questioned Sanchez at the Moncloa Palace for two minutes.
  • Sanchez has accused right-wing opponents of orchestrating a smear campaign against his wife.
  • The investigation examines whether Gomez used her position to secure business deals.
  • Sanchez considered resigning in April but decided to remain in office.
  • Protesters gathered outside the Moncloa Palace during the questioning.
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