Spanish PM's Wife Summoned in Corruption Investigation
Begona Gomez faces allegations of influence peddling as government decries probe as politically motivated.
- Begona Gomez is set to appear in court on July 5 to address corruption allegations.
- The Spanish government claims the investigation is a smear campaign by right-wing groups.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez initially considered resigning but decided to remain in office.
- The probe, initiated by the group Manos Limpias, focuses on Gomez's business dealings during the pandemic.
- Spanish public prosecutors had sought to dismiss the case, but a court allowed the investigation to proceed.