Brother of Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez Convicted of Breach of Trust and Barred from Public Office for Nine Years

David Sánchez, the brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been convicted of administrative breach of trust. The conviction stems from his employment by the regional government of Badajoz in 2017, where he was allegedly appointed to a position created specifically to benefit from his familial connection to the prime minister. As a result, David Sánchez has been sentenced to a nine-year ban from holding any public office.

Pedro Sánchez has denied the allegations against his brother, dismissing them as part of a political campaign orchestrated by the far-right. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny over nepotism and political favoritism within Spanish regional administrations. The ruling marks a significant legal consequence for the Sánchez family and raises questions about political ethics in Spain.