Pedro Sánchez

President Donald Trump accused Spain of failing to meet its defense commitments and threatened to sever trade ties, while Madrid insisted relations with the United States remain strong despite the escalating rhetoric

A court in Spain has ordered Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, to stand trial on suspicion of a range of corruption-related offenses. The decision adds new pressure to Sánchez’s government, which is already dealing with several sensitive investigations.

The investigation into Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s party is focused on suspicious payments allegedly made through fake invoices, reportedly intended to fund disinformation campaigns against judges and prosecutors.