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But in May, the Civil Guard — which was charged with investigating Gómez’s alleged crimes — said it had not found any evidence of influence peddling.
Spain’s government was quick to denounce the new investigation. “We know that there is absolutely nothing here,” education minister and government spokesperson Pilar Alegría said Tuesday after the summons was issued.
“What we have here is a mudslinging campaign by the right and the far right,” she added.
The allegations led Prime Minister Sánchez, who has been in office since 2018, to suspend his public duties for five days and consider resigning in late April, citing right-wing attacks on his family. He ultimately decided to remain in his post.
Aitor Hernández-Morales contributed reporting.