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Fox News
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez to run for re-election despite corruption investigations
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Wednesday that he plans to run for re-election when his term ends in 2027, in spite of the corruption scandals embroiling his Socialist party. "I am determined to run in the next general election in 2027," Sanchez told reporters on Wednesday. In the latest in a series of scandals, Sanchez is currently under investigation for alleged graft in his Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). While Sanchez — who has served as prime minister since 2018 — has not been directly implicated, the country's opposition has called on him to resign, according to BBC News. Earlier this month, Sanchez issued an apology after audio was released that seemingly showed PSOE secretary Santos Cerdan discussing improperly awarding public contracts in exchange for commissions, BBC News reported. Shortly after the news broke, Cerdan resigned from the PSOE and stepped down as a member of parliament. On Friday, police entered the party's headquarters to copy Cerdan's emails, according to Reuters. On June 12, the Spanish prime minister said he would not call new elections before the end of his current term. Cerdan, who is slated to appear before the Supreme Court on June 25, says he has never committed a crime or been implicit in one, Reuters reported. Sanchez is one of Europe's longest-serving socialist leaders. His wife, Begona Gomez, is under investigation for possible business irregularities. His brother, David Sanchez, is due to go on trial for alleged influence peddling, according to BBC News.
Free Malaysia Today
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Argentina's Milei insults Spanish PM Sanchez again
Javier Milei often takes maverick positions and makes theatrical gestures. (AP pic) MADRID : Argentina's President Javier Milei insulted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at an event in Madrid, a year after a similar attack escalated into a diplomatic spat. At the Madrid Economic Forum event yesterday evening, Milei called for 'clobbering the local bandit', referring to Sanchez without naming him directly. Sanchez's office declined to comment on the incident. Elected in late 2023, Milei, a libertarian and former TV pundit, has often taken maverick positions and made theatrical gestures, such as smashing a pinata of the central bank on live TV. In May 2024, Milei called Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez 'corrupt' at another event in Madrid. The comment led to a diplomatic spat, with the Spanish government withdrawing its ambassador from Buenos Aires for several months when Milei refused to apologise. Milei subsequently doubled down calling Sanchez 'arrogant', 'totalitarian' and a 'coward', although Argentina kept its ambassador in Madrid. Gomez is under preliminary investigation for possible influence peddling and corruption. She and her husband have denied any wrongdoing.
The Independent
09-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Argentina's Javier Milei calls Spanish Prime Minister ‘local bandit' in latest war of words
Argentina 's President Javier Milei has ignited a fresh diplomatic tiff after verbally attacking Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at a recent event in Madrid. During the Madrid Economic Forum on Sunday, Milei, without directly naming Sanchez, called for "clobbering the local bandit." The comment recalls a similar incident last year that led to a diplomatic fallout between the two nations. Sanchez's office has so far declined to comment on the remarks. Milei, a libertarian and former TV pundit, assumed office in late 2023 and has become known for his unconventional stances and dramatic gestures, including once smashing a pinata of the central bank on live television. In May 2024, Milei called Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez"corrupt" at another event in Madrid. The comment led to a diplomatic spat, with the Spanish government withdrawing its ambassador from Buenos Aires for several months when Milei refused to apologise. Milei subsequently doubled down calling Sanchez "arrogant", "totalitarian" and a "coward", although Argentina kept its ambassador in Madrid.
Reuters
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Argentina's Milei insults Spanish PM Sanchez again
MADRID, June 9 (Reuters) - Argentina's President Javier Milei insulted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at an event in Madrid, a year after a similar attack escalated into a diplomatic spat. At the Madrid Economic Forum event on Sunday evening, Milei called for "clobbering the local bandit", referring to Sanchez without naming him directly. Sanchez's office declined to comment on the incident. Elected in late 2023, Milei, a libertarian and former TV pundit, has often taken maverick positions and made theatrical gestures, such as smashing a pinata of the central bank on live TV. In May 2024, Milei called Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez "corrupt" at another event in Madrid. The comment led to a diplomatic spat, with the Spanish government withdrawing its ambassador from Buenos Aires for several months when Milei refused to apologise. Milei subsequently doubled down calling Sanchez "arrogant", "totalitarian" and a "coward", although Argentina kept its ambassador in Madrid. Gomez is under preliminary investigation for possible influence peddling and corruption. She and her husband have denied any wrongdoing.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Argentina's Milei insults Spanish PM Sanchez again
MADRID (Reuters) -Argentina's President Javier Milei insulted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at an event in Madrid, a year after a similar attack escalated into a diplomatic spat. At the Madrid Economic Forum event on Sunday evening, Milei called for "clobbering the local bandit", referring to Sanchez without naming him directly. Sanchez's office declined to comment on the incident. Elected in late 2023, Milei, a libertarian and former TV pundit, has often taken maverick positions and made theatrical gestures, such as smashing a pinata of the central bank on live TV. In May 2024, Milei called Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez "corrupt" at another event in Madrid. The comment led to a diplomatic spat, with the Spanish government withdrawing its ambassador from Buenos Aires for several months when Milei refused to apologise. Milei subsequently doubled down calling Sanchez "arrogant", "totalitarian" and a "coward", although Argentina kept its ambassador in Madrid. Gomez is under preliminary investigation for possible influence peddling and corruption. She and her husband have denied any wrongdoing.
