A fresh wave of political tensions has erupted in the Spanish Senate: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has found himself at the center of a heated discussion over suspicions involving his brother. According to the opposition, the prime minister’s relative may have received a substantial sum — €280,000 — for participating in a contract to supply medical masks during the height of the pandemic.
Speaking before the senators, Sánchez did not shy away from tough questions. He addressed members of the Partido Popular (PP), putting them on the spot. The prime minister asked a rhetorical question clearly aimed at unsettling the opposition and highlighting double standards in how such cases are judged.
The discussion quickly escalated into a heated exchange. Attention focused not only on the amount involved but also on the broader context — the investigation known in the press as the ‘caso Koldo’ (Koldo case). This case is examining numerous contracts signed during the pandemic and possible abuses of power by various politicians and officials.
Tensions rose further after the chairman of the Senate commission overseeing the investigation made a sarcastic comment about his supposed impartiality. This only fueled the conflict, deepening the sense of political bias and distrust between the sides.
During the hearings, it became clear: this case goes far beyond a single family or contract. It raises issues of transparency, accountability, and public trust in the authorities as a whole. For Sánchez, this episode has become yet another test of resilience, while for the opposition, it is an opportunity to increase pressure on the government.
While the investigation continues, tensions in the Senate remain high. Political opponents are seizing every opportunity to put one another on the spot, and the public is closely following developments, awaiting new details and the eventual outcome of this story.
