Spanish investigators have concluded that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was aware of the existence of a secret network within the Socialist Party (PSOE). Its purpose was allegedly to override or neutralise the justice system and prevent the government and its associates from being subjected to scrutiny.
José María Figaredo, Secretary-General of Vox’s parliamentary group, claims that the corruption cases are closing in on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Attack on the Rule of Law
Investigators believe that Sánchez was informed about the activities, although it remains unclear to what extent he personally issued direct orders. In interviews, Figaredo says that Sánchez’s claim that he knew nothing about the “dirty tricks” network “is the usual excuse”. He predicts that the case will ultimately end with the Prime Minister himself behind bars.
Figaredo points to a ruling by Judge Santiago Pedraz of the National Court (Audiencia Nacional). It describes how former PSOE member Leire Díez and the party’s former Organisation Secretary, Santos Cerdán, allegedly led a network that systematically discredited judges, prosecutors, police officers and Civil Guard officers who were investigating individuals close to the government.
Vox believes this constitutes a serious attack on the rule of law and that Sánchez can no longer plead ignorance.
The governing PSOE rejects the allegations and describes them as a politically motivated witch-hunt by the political right.
The case comes on top of several corruption scandals and accusations of abuse of power against Sánchez’s government.
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The governing PSOE rejects the allegations and describes them as a politically motivated witch-hunt by the political right.
The case comes on top of several corruption scandals and accusations of abuse of power against Sánchez’s government.
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