Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez considers resigning due to ‘the unprecedented attacks’ against his wife
EL PAÍS EnglishApr 24
Spanish Prime Minister Mulling Resignation
The Facts
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday announced in a letter posted to X, formerly Twitter, that all his public duties have been put on hold as he mulls whether to resign.
The 52-year-old, who came to power six years ago after leading a no-confidence vote against conservative leader Mariano Rajoy, is set to announce his decision next Monday.
The Spin
Right narrative
Begoña Gómez has not been formally indicted yet, so Sánchez's reaction to the investigation certainly sounds an alarm, especially as a corruption case in his government — the Koldo Case — has just been unveiled.
Nerd narrative
There's a 20% chance that Spain will announce a snap general election before January 1, 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.