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Tens of Thousands Protest in Madrid Over Sánchez Corruption Allegations

The opposition Popular Party seized on leaked recordings of an alleged smear campaign against a police probe to renew demands for early elections.

Alberto Nunez Feijoo, le leader du Parti Populaire pose lors d’une manifestation contre le gouvernement, à Madrid, le 8 juin.
Rassemblement lors d'une manifestation convoquée par le parti d'opposition de droite espagnol Parti Populaire (PP) pour protester contre le gouvernement, sur la place d'Espagne à Madrid, le 8 juin 2025
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Overview

  • Protesters filled Madrid’s Plaza de España on June 8, with organizers estimating over 100,000 attendees and government officials placing the figure between 45,000 and 50,000.
  • Demonstrations were triggered by audio leaks suggesting socialist aide Leire Diez orchestrated a campaign to discredit a guardia civil unit investigating corruption allegations involving Sánchez’s wife, brother and former aide.
  • Leire Diez denied acting for the PSOE or Sánchez, saying she was researching a book, and resigned from the socialist party following the revelations.
  • PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo branded the government’s conduct “mafia practices” and called on Sánchez to dissolve parliament and call snap elections.
  • Opinion polls show the Popular Party with a slight lead over the PSOE, though Sánchez remains the most popular party leader and the next general elections are scheduled for 2027.