Spain’s conservative opposition leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, announced plans to test support for a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, following the detention of a key ally, Santos Cerdán, in a corruption probe. Cerdán, the third-ranking official in the Socialist Party (PSOE), was arrested on June 30, 2025, and placed in preventive detention without bail, facing charges of corruption, money laundering, and criminal association. The investigation, led by Spain’s Civil Guard Central Operative Unit, uncovered evidence linking Cerdán to alleged kickbacks from public contracts, a scandal that has intensified political pressure on Sánchez. The probe also involves other senior figures, including former transport minister José Luis Ábalos, and has led to police raids on the Socialist Party headquarters on June 20, 2025, to seize emails and documents. Sánchez, who has led Spain since 2018, has not been directly implicated but faces growing calls for resignation, with polls indicating over 66% of voters favor early elections, as reported by El Mundo on July 2, 2025. The opposition’s move hinges on securing support from Sánchez’s coalition partners, a process Feijóo plans to initiate soon. This development follows earlier scandals, including the ”Koldo Case,” which alleged improper awarding of medical supply contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate is monitoring the situation, with no set date for a potential vote, while public discourse continues to focus on accountability and governance reforms.
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