Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and her advisor Cristina Álvarez to surrender their passports on June 24, 2026, as part of ongoing legal proceedings.
Key points
- The court order requires both individuals to appear at the Juzgado de Instrucción número 41 in Madrid at 18:00 on Wednesday.
- The measure follows a decision to open a trial against the two women for alleged crimes including influence peddling and embezzlement.
- Gómez and Álvarez must also inform the court if they possess any additional passports, such as diplomatic or foreign documents.
- The judge previously imposed precautionary measures including a prohibition on leaving the country and a requirement for bi-weekly court appearances.
Why it matters
The case involves the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister and has triggered significant legal and political debate regarding judicial independence and the handling of high-profile corruption investigations.
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