Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has decided to prosecute Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, for alleged influence peddling, corruption, embezzlement, and misappropriation. The investigation, initiated by a complaint from Manos Limpias, focuses on Gómez's activities at the Complutense University of Madrid. The government has criticized the timing of the ruling, coinciding with Sánchez's trip to China, while the Popular Party has expressed disbelief over the situation. Several ministers have defended Gómez, claiming the case lacks basis and is politically motivated.