A Spanish judge has opened a formal trial against Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, related to a corruption and influence-peddling investigation. As part of the ruling, Gómez’s passport has been confiscated, prohibiting her from leaving Spain. The judge has also mandated that she appear in court bi-weekly. The investigation centers on allegations of misuse of power and potential conflicts of interest. No specific charges have been publicly detailed, but the case involves scrutiny of contracts and benefits allegedly obtained through her position. Prime Minister Sánchez has denounced the investigation as politically motivated. The opening of the trial marks a significant escalation in the legal proceedings against his wife.