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Pedro Sánchez's Extended Silence Amidst Political Scandals in Spain

The Spanish Prime Minister has not addressed journalists for over 40 days while facing multiple controversies.
Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, has not responded to questions from the press since April 29, 2023. His public absence from media engagement has raised significant concerns, especially as he has not granted any interviews to Spanish media outlets for nearly 11 months.

The last interview he provided to a Spanish medium was on July 1, 2022, with Cadena SER.

In this period, several controversies have unfolded, involving allegations against his close associates and family members.

Notably, Sánchez's brother, David Sánchez, is facing legal scrutiny over alleged irregularities related to his work with the Provincial Council of Badajoz.

In addition, recent developments have included the prosecution of the Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, for his purported role in leaking personal details regarding Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner.

Sánchez's silence is particularly conspicuous in light of the recent scandals, including recordings that surfaced involving Leire Díez, a PSOE member, allegedly devising a clandestine operation targeting Antonio Balas, a lieutenant colonel leading investigations related to the government and Sánchez's relatives.

Despite the escalating controversies, Sánchez has maintained a low profile, attending sessions only in the Congress of Deputies and not in the Senate for approximately 15 months.

His recent communications with the media have been limited to international interviews, notably with Bloomberg and CNBC in January 2023 following his participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos.

This ongoing silence persists despite extraordinary claims circulating from political leaders within the PSOE, including disseminated misinformation suggesting threats against Sánchez's safety, which have since been discredited.

As of now, there remains an extended period of non-engagement from the Prime Minister towards the press, with no statements addressing the mounting allegations or concerns from the media.
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