A Spanish judge has opened a formal trial against Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, related to a corruption investigation. As part of the proceedings, Gómez’s passport has been confiscated, preventing her from leaving the country. The judge has also mandated that she appear in court twice monthly. The investigation reportedly centers on allegations of influence peddling and misuse of public funds. Details of the specific charges remain largely undisclosed, but the case has sparked significant political controversy in Spain. Sánchez has publicly denounced the investigation as a politically motivated smear campaign against his family. The trial’s progression and potential outcomes remain uncertain.