Following a 24-year corruption conviction for former government leader José Ábalos, pressure is mounting on Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Ábalos’s conviction relates to a case known as “Caso Koldo,” involving alleged irregular contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The former government leader stated Sánchez bears “political responsibility” for the situation. He suggested this responsibility could be addressed in one of two ways: Sánchez’s resignation or a call for new elections. The scandal centers around allegations of favoritism in awarding contracts for pandemic supplies. Opposition parties are leveraging the conviction to demand Sánchez’s response and question his administration’s integrity. The situation presents a significant political challenge for the Prime Minister.