Sánchez and his spouse face scrutiny in Financial Times over allegations of corruption: "Enduring the heat"

Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, found himself in the midst of a political storm as corruption allegations and investigations swirl around him and his inner circle. The latest development involves his wife, Begoña Gómez, who has been charged in four cases of alleged influence trafficking and corruption.

The Financial Times, in a headline that reads "Sánchez feels the pressure," has featured Sánchez and Begoña Gómez on its cover this Wednesday. The British newspaper also recalls that Begoña Gómez's close family, advisors, and her brother David Sánchez have faced corruption accusations for over a year.

Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has confirmed the summons to testify as an investigated party for Begoña Gómez and her advisor in Moncloa for a suspected crime of embezzlement. This is considered the last blow to the socialist prime minister.

Santos Cerdán, a member of Pedro Sánchez's inner circle, is currently in preventive prison since June. Three other members, including José Luis Ábalos and Koldo García, have been involved in judicial investigations for accepting bribes from companies for construction contracts.

The Attorney General of the State appointed by Sánchez in 2022, Álvaro García Ortiz, will be judged for allegedly leaking information about the boyfriend of one of the political rivals of the prime minister.

The scandals have raised concerns about Sánchez's integrity and the legitimacy of his government, potentially leading to an unprecedented political crisis in Spain. Different ministers and allies have come out in defense of the president's wife, but The Economist, a prominent UK media, has demanded elections from Sánchez and stated that he should resign.

The international press, including during the NATO summit, criticized Pedro Sánchez for his "disident" action of not complying with the order to invest 5% of GDP in defense. The case dismissed by the justice has no basis, according to the statements made by Sánchez's government, but the loss of authority in the eyes of many Spaniards due to these corruption scandals is undeniable.

As the investigation continues, the future of Spain's government remains uncertain. The people await the outcome of the investigations and the decisions that will be made to restore trust in their leaders.