The former president of the Valencian Generalitat, Francisco Camps, expresses his solidarity
Francisco Camps, the former president of the Valencian Generalitat, has shown his solidarity and understanding with Begoña Gómez, the wife of Pedro Sánchez. Gómez has been summoned to testify as being investigated for alleged influence peddling and corruption in the private sector. In an interview with El Independiente, Camps affirmed that everyone, regardless of where they come from, who is related to an issue like this will have their understanding and solidarity. Camps has acknowledged that he knows what it means to be accused of a suspected case of corruption and has expressed his empathy with Gómez.
Begoña Gómez cited as investigated
The court of inquiry number 41 of Madrid has summoned Begoña Gómez to testify as an investigation on next July 5. This subpoena is part of the preliminary proceedings of an alleged case of corruption in the private sector and influence peddling. The court opened proceedings against Gómez after receiving a complaint filed by the Manos Limpias union, to which the ultra Hazte Oír entity was later added. The investigations focus on Gómez’s alleged relationships with several private companies that received public funds and contracts during the pandemic, such as Globalia or Air Europa.
Political reactions
The citation of Begoña Gómez has generated political reactions. While the Spanish government sees it with strangeness and tranquility, the Popular Party considers that this case is not simply mud, but corruption in Moncloa. Cuca Gamarra, number two in the party, has written on social networks that Sánchez’s wife is being investigated for signing letters of recommendation for the government to award contracts to friendly businessmen.
Pedro Sánchez’s letter
Pedro Sánchez has reacted to his wife’s summons with a letter addressed to the public. In this letter, Sánchez criticizes the judge’s decision to name his wife as an investigation in the middle of the election campaign. Sánchez warns about an alleged choreography designed by the far-right coalition to try to condition the elections and weaken the government. Despite the attacks and accusations, Sánchez reaffirms his determination to continue in office and is grateful for the support received.
