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"There is no one left in Pedro Sanchez’s circle who has not been accused of very serious crimes. Spain is being held hostage by a corrupt mafia."
— Santiago Abascal , Politician
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Begona Gomez is the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Begoña Gomez is the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
David Sanchez is the brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Jose Luis Abalos is the former Transport Minister of Spain.
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is a former Socialist Prime Minister of Spain and ally of Pedro Sanchez.
José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is a former Prime Minister of Spain and a key ally of the current prime minister.
Pedro Sanchez is the Socialist Prime Minister of Spain.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
Spanish politician and leader of the Vox party.
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Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on May 23, 2026, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez following a series of corruption scandals. At least seven police officers were injured in clashes with protesters, and a small group attempted to breach security around Sánchez's residence. Organizers claimed 80,000 participants, while the government estimated about 40,000. The protest was organized by the Spanish Civil Society association, with leaders from the opposition People's Party and the far-right Vox party also participating.
Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on May 23, 2026, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez following corruption scandals. A small group attempted to breach security around Sánchez's residence, leading to the detention of three individuals. Organizers claimed 80,000 participants, while the government estimated about 40,000. The protest was organized by the Spanish Civil Society association, with leaders from the opposition People's Party and the far-right Vox party also participating.
Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on May 23, 2026, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez following corruption scandals. A small group attempted to breach security around Sánchez's residence, leading to the detention of three individuals. Organizers claimed 80,000 participants, while the government estimated about 40,000. The protest was organized by the Spanish Civil Society association, with leaders from the opposition People's Party and the far-right Vox party also participating.
Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on May 23, 2026, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez following corruption scandals. A small group attempted to breach security around Sánchez's residence, leading to the detention of three individuals. Organizers claimed 80,000 participants, while the government estimated about 40,000. The protest was organized by the Spanish Civil Society association, with leaders from the opposition People's Party and the far-right Vox party also participating.
Thousands marched through Madrid on May 23, 2026, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez amid corruption allegations involving his entourage. Demonstrators carried banners reading "Enough!" and marched behind a large banner stating: "Corruption has a price. No more impunity. Resignation and elections now." Sánchez maintains that the cases against his family and entourage are politically motivated.
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