But in May, the Civil Guard – tasked with investigating Gómez’s alleged crimes – said it had found no evidence of influence peddling.
The Spanish government was quick to denounce the new investigation. “We know that there is absolutely nothing here,” Education Minister and government spokesperson Pilar Alegría said Tuesday after the convocation.
“What we have here is a campaign of slander from the right and the far right,” she added.
The allegations led Prime Minister Sánchez, in office since 2018, to suspend public duties for five days and consider resigning at the end of April, citing right-wing attacks against his family. He ultimately decided to stay in his post.
Aitor Hernández-Morales contributed reporting.
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