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Pedro Sánchez’s wife ordered to face corruption trial and surrender passport

Pedro Sánchez’s wife ordered to face corruption trial and surrender passport
Financial Times Saturday 20 June 2026, 14:40 UTC 1 min read
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Spanish prime minister’s office accuses judge of over-reach after shock decision

Spanish prime minister’s office accuses judge of over-reach after shock decision
Pedro Sánchez’s (PERSON) Spanish (ORG)
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