Spain’s Prime Minister Sánchez says he’ll continue in office after days of reflection

By CIARÁN GILES and JOSEPH WILSON
Associated Press

MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has vowed to stay in office and govern “with even more strength.” His announcement Monday ended days of speculation he might resign to stop what he called a smear campaign against his wife after she was accused of corruption. Sánchez shocked the country last Wednesday when he announced he would take five days off to consider his future following a court’s decision to open preliminary proceedings against his wife on the allegations. A platform linked to far-right causes accused Begoña Gómez of using her position to influence business deals. Spanish prosecutors say it should be thrown out. Gómez has not been indicted.