A Sunday full of varied topics
Every Sunday, the newsstand offers us a mix of news where each newspaper presents its own selection of topics. This Sunday stands out for how El Mundo and ABC, two highly influential newspapers, have aligned themselves in their criticism of Pedro Sánchez and the Begoña Gómez case, wife of the Spanish president.
The Begoña Gómez case: shadow of uncertainty
El Mundo points out a distance within the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) with respect to Pedro Sánchez due to the Begoña Gómez case, treating it as a personal issue that requires explanations. Critics within the party fear the negative impact that this case could have on Sánchez.
On the other hand, ABC has interviewed allies of the socialist government, who privately express their doubts about the judicial investigations that involve Gómez in matters of corruption and influence peddling. Although they demand answers, they are not willing to make it a reason for conflict, ensuring that the case does not reach the seriousness of other scandals such as that of Juan Guerra or the Gurtel plot.
The approach of La Razón and the interview with Teodoro Obiang
Meanwhile, La Razón seems to relax its pressure on Sánchez with an eye-catching interview with the president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang. This newspaper takes advantage of the occasion to launch a proclamation about the unity of Spain and criticize Sánchez for supposedly ‘podemizing’ the PSOE, referring to his opinions on judges, the IBEX and the press.
Editorial diversity: Catalonia, tourism and the middle class
Other newspapers such as La Vanguardia, El Periódico and Ara offer different editorial approaches. La Vanguardia is concerned about the period of 68 days without a clear government in Catalonia after the elections, underlining the challenges that the future Executive will have to address.
El Periódico, for its part, focuses on the hotel industry, promoting responsible tourism in the midst of an intense debate about the impact of tourism. Meanwhile, Ara offers an in-depth analysis of the deterioration of the middle class, providing a rich variety of topics for the reader.
Conclusion
In short, the panorama of the Sunday newsstand presents a diversity of topics, with El Mundo and ABC focusing on the controversies around Pedro Sánchez and Begoña Gómez, while other newspapers address regional, economic and social issues. Thus, each reader has the opportunity to choose the content that most resonates with their interests.