Manos Limpias

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As of June 2026: Filed the complaint that started the case

A Madrid judge ordered Begoña Gómez to stand trial for influence peddling, business corruption, and embezzlement of public funds; he also took her passport and barred her from leaving Spain. Juan Carlos Barrabés Cónsul and María Cristina Álvarez Rodríguez were also sent to trial in the same ruling.

Updated Jun 22

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Original complainant in the case

Spain's National Court charged former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero on May 19 with money laundering, criminal organization, influence peddling, and document falsification. He is the first former Spanish head of government charged with corruption since the country returned to democracy in 1977.

Updated May 27