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Spanish prime minister's wife ordered to face corruption trial
A judge has ruled that the wife of the Spanish prime minister must stand trial on corruption charges. She has also been ordered to surrender her passport. (sources: thehill, ft, aljazeera, reuters)
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Begoña Gómez faces allegations of using her position to benefit private-sector companies. The prime minister's office has criticized the judge's decision.
- Begoña Gómez is accused of securing work contracts through her position.
- A judge has ordered her to surrender her passport and not leave the country.
- The prime minister's office has expressed concerns about the judge's ruling.
Why it matters
The case raises questions about the intersection of public office and private interests in Spain.
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