Pedro Sánchez’s situation at Spain’s Government worsens: ‘Case Begoña’ moves forward thanks to Hazte Oír
- The Provincial Court of Madrid refers the complaint filed by Hazte Oír to Judge Peinado, regarding the Complutense University of Madrid’s software.
- The legal case initiated against Begoña Gómez, the Prime Minister’s wife, continues to move forward despite ongoing threats to shut it down.
The Provincial Court of Madrid has appointed Judge Juan Carlos Peinado as the one responsible for investigating the complaint filed by Hazte Oír against Begoña Gómez, who is accused of illegally appropriating software developed by the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). This complaint was handled initially by Madrid’s Investigating Court No. 48. Still, after reviewing the case, Judge Juan Ramón Reig recused himself, transferring the responsibility to Peinado, who was already investigating Mrs. Gómez for possible crimes of influence peddling and business corruption.
«There is a case, that is undeniable. The judiciary is trying hard to uncover the truth despite the government’s constant attacks and censorship attempts. But in the face of the ‘mud’ they are throwing, the facts are overwhelming, and we are here to bring everything to light», said Ignacio Arsuaga, CEO of Hazte Oír.
Dissatisfied with the new direction of the proceedings, the Public Prosecutor’s Office appealed to the Provincial Court, which has dismissed the appeal and confirmed Peinado as the competent judge. It should be noted that, on several occasions, the Prime Minister has emphasized that the Public Prosecutor’s Office is directly linked to the government, which has directly influenced some decisions adopted by this entity.
The magistrates of the Third Section explained that, although they lack precise documentation on the facts being investigated by Peinado, they acknowledge that these are related to the public sphere, as the software in question was developed free of charge and exclusively for the Master’s in Competitive Social Transformation, directed by Mrs. Gómez at UCM.
Peinado must now decide whether to accept Hazte Oír’s new complaint and add these facts to the infractions already under investigation. This legal entanglement confirms that the ‘Begoña Case’ is ongoing and relevant, significantly complicating Pedro Sánchez’s position as head of the Spanish government.
Sánchez is genuinely concerned about the course of the judicial case in which his wife is implicated. Proof of this is that, in a desperate attempt to end the investigations, the Spanish Prime Minister devised a project he named the «Democratic Regeneration Plan», essentially a program aimed at censoring media outlets and dissenting organizations. His intent is solely to silence any information that could damage him, his party, or his circle, which undoubtedly includes the Begoña Gómez Case.
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