The two daughters of former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero have been formally charged as part of an investigation into alleged influence peddling. This follows an interrogation of Zapatero himself on Wednesday, June 17th, by the investigating judge. The Spanish judiciary announced the charges against the daughters on Thursday, June 18th. Details of the specific allegations against the daughters have not been publicly released. The investigation centers around potential improper influence exerted by the former Prime Minister. Zapatero has not publicly commented on the charges against him or his daughters. The case is ongoing and further developments are expected as the investigation proceeds.