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After the appearance of Begoña Gómez, Judge Peinado now has three days to decide whether to open an oral trial

The defence and the prosecution have requested that the case be dismissed, and the popular indictments, coordinated by Hazte Oir, have requested a number of precautionary measures, such as the withdrawal of the passport.

MADRID, 15/06/2026.- Dos coches acceden al garaje de los Juzgados de Plaza Castilla de Madrid este lunes. Begoña Gómez, mujer del presidente del Gobierno, está citada por el juez Juan Carlos Peinado a la audiencia preliminar, con "la obligación de comparecer", para decidir si la envía a juicio junto con su asesora, Cristina Álvarez, y el empresario Juan Carlos Barrabés. EFE/Fernando Villar

Two vehicles entering the courts of Plaza Castilla this afternoon.

The wife of the President of the Spanish Government, Begoña Gómez Pedro Sánchez, called by Judge Peinado, has had to appear before the courts of Plaza Castilla de Madrid this afternoon at the hearing of preliminary hearings and precautionary measures.

Today'shearingwasprior to the trial with the People'sJury for four alleged offences of trafficking in influence, corruption, embezzlement of public funds and misappropriation.

Gomez has been there for three hours, and now Judge Peinado hasthree days to decide whether to open an oral hearing.

In addition, the judge must decide between today and tomorrow whether to take any precautionary measures against Gomez.

Defence and prosecution have requestedthat the case be dismissed.

On the contrary, the popular accusations coordinated by Hazte Oir confirm their accusations and call for precautionary measures such as the withdrawal of the passport, the prohibition of leaving Spain and the obligation to appear in court every fortnight.

Theyhave requested the same measures for consultant Cristina Álvarez . 

On the other hand, they refuse to apply for thewithdrawal of the passport for businessman Juan Carlos Barrabes , considering that there is no risk of escape.

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