PP Spokesperson Predicts Sánchez Will Face Judicial Scrutiny Amidst Ongoing Investigations
LEÓN, Spain – A leading figure from the People’s Party (PP) predicted Saturday that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will “shortly” have to answer questions before a judge regarding his government’s actions. Jaime de los Santos, the PP’s Deputy Secretary of Education and Equality, made the statement amidst a series of investigations involving Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, and allegations of improper influence within the ruling PSOE party.
de los Santos’ remarks followed the announcement that Judith Alexandra González,Secretary General of the Presidency,will testify as a person under investigation Sunday in the case against Gómez. Leire Díez, described by de los Santos as the “plumber” for the PSOE, is scheduled to testify Monday. Díez is alleged to have led an operation to discredit officials from the UCO (Unidad Central Operativa) – a specialized unit of the Spanish National Police – and also prosecutors and judges investigating those close to Sánchez and his party.
The PP spokesperson asserted that this alleged operation “erodes democracy,” and criticized Sánchez for not dismissing State Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, who recently gave a statement while under investigation. De los Santos characterized this as “absolute shamelessness,” noting García Ortiz arrived at court in an official vehicle.
De los Santos further accused Sánchez of violating “the sacrosanct separation of powers” by defending García Ortiz, suggesting the Prime Minister is attempting to shield himself from future legal repercussions. He stated Sánchez is “giving himself the role of judge” due to his anticipated need to defend his “management” before a court.
The PP is also seeking clarification on the operation of a purported ”nerve center” established at PSOE headquarters in Ferraz, allegedly to address sensitive issues impacting the Prime Minister, including those related to the investigation into begoña Gómez. De los Santos also called on Díez to explain how “privileged details obtained in a disgusting way” was allegedly “used to extort” prosecutors,specifically referencing Ignacio Stampa.
