Discussion is flaring up again around Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez—this time prompted by an incident at a Madrid restaurant, where she became the center of attention not only because of a high-profile complaint to the police, but also thanks to unexpected support from her close circle. As noted by Divinity, this episode was the first to bring to light the names of women who usually remain in the background, but this time stood by Begoña during a particularly tense moment.
Incident at the restaurant
It all happened in Las Rozas, when Begoña Gómez was having lunch with two friends. At that moment, Vito Quiles, known for his provocative antics, approached her and, according to Gómez, tried to prevent her from leaving the establishment. The situation quickly escalated into a confrontation, which was caught on video and immediately spread through social networks. In the footage, one of Begoña’s companions can be seen confronting Quiles, preventing him from getting close to her friend. After the incident, Gómez filed a report with the police, and her circle publicly stated there was “constant harassment.”
Who stands by Begoña
Until now, little was known about Pedro Sánchez’s wife’s personal connections. However, the names of two women who were with her that day have now become known. As journalist Marisa Martín Blázquez reported on “Vamos a ver,” one of them is Lourdes Solís, a PSOE representative in the municipality of Torrelodones and a childhood friend of Begoña. Their friendship began in their teenage years, when both lived in Pozuelo de Alarcón and spent time together at fashionable spots in the city. Interestingly, Lourdes’s ex-husband once dated Begoña herself, but after they met, both women kept warm relations and often see each other in Torrelodones and the surrounding area.
The second companion is Blanca de Juan, whom Gómez met in 2019 while working at the Complutense University, where both were involved in a master’s program. Their professional cooperation quickly turned into a friendship, and since then Blanca has become part of Begoña’s close circle. According to El Mundo, both women not only supported Gómez in the conflict with Quiles, but also openly stated their position after the incident.
Other people in the entourage
Begoña Gómez’s professional sphere is also linked to Cristina Alvarez, a former advisor whom Gómez has publicly called her friend. Cristina and Blanca both appear in the legal case involving Gómez: the former as a defendant, the latter as a witness. In addition to them, other prominent figures belong to the circle of family and friends of the Prime Minister’s wife. According to Vanity Fair, those close to the couple include entrepreneur David Sansa, Pedro Sánchez’s brother David Sánchez, coach Pepu Hernández, presenter Paco Tomás, as well as writers Rosa Montero, Lorenzo Silva, and Elvira Lindo.
Family roots and rare memories
Within Begoña Gómez’s family circle, a special place belongs to her cousin Feli Rodriguez. In an interview with Diario de León, Feli recalled how they spent summer holidays together as children in Valderas, where Begoña’s mother lived. According to her cousin, the future wife of the Prime Minister always stood out for her style and openness, and their homes were literally next to each other. Even years later, Begoña sometimes visits her hometown, where her mother is buried.
The attention to the circle around Begoña Gómez is not accidental: in recent months, her name has been appearing more and more often in headlines due to legal proceedings and public debates. However, as this episode shows, behind her composed exterior lies strong support—not only from her family but also from women who are ready to stand by her during the most difficult moments. In Spanish society columns, such details always attract special interest, as was the case with Marta López Álamo’s recent public gesture in support of Kiko Matamoros, which sparked new conversations about the boundaries between private and public life among celebrities— the details of this episode were discussed on RUSSPAIN.
