Pedro Sanchez faces mounting pressure amid Madrid protests
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is under significant scrutiny as thousands gathered in Madrid's Plaza de España on Sunday to demand his resignation. The protests, organized by the People's Party, stem from persistent corruption allegations involving Sanchez and his party, the Spanish Socialist Workers Party.
The unrest intensified following the release of leaked audio recordings revealing a plot by Socialist Workers Party member Leire Diez to discredit a Guardia Civil Police Unit investigating accusations of corruption against Sanchez's family and associates. This context has fueled public outrage, prompting the protest under the slogan “Mafia or Democracy.”
Demonstrators waved Spanish flags and chanted calls for Sanchez to step down. The People's Party estimated attendance at over 100,000, while government sources reported numbers closer to 45,000 to 50,000.
Sanchez, who assumed office in June 2018 after a no-confidence vote ousted his predecessor Mariano Rajoy amid corruption scandals, now faces renewed calls for accountability. People's Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has urged for snap elections, criticizing the Sanchez administration for compromising the integrity of political institutions.
In response to the protests, government spokesman Pilar Alegría dismissed the turnout and characterized the allegations as a politically motivated smear campaign by right-wing factions aimed at destabilizing his administration. As support for Sanchez wanes and right-wing parties like Vox and PP gain traction, these protests mark a critical moment for his leadership.
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