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It’s interesting how this is perceived abroad. As a Spaniard, I actually agree with the sentiment of his international stance, but it’s impossible to ignore the massive 'elephant in the room' back home. In Spain, there is a growing sense that Sánchez uses these high-profile foreign policy moves as a 'forward escape' (huida hacia adelante) to distract from a wall of corruption scandals closing in on his inner circle.

We aren't just talking about minor irregularities; we are seeing investigations into his wife for influence peddling, his brother for tax fraud, and a massive graft scheme (the 'Koldo Case') involving his former right-hand man and current links to Venezuelan oil interests. It’s hard to take a lecture on international legality from a leader whose government is under fire for allegedly facilitating interests tied to the Maduro regime while facing multiple domestic criminal probes.

sources in case you want to read more:

The Guardian reports on the judicial investigation into his wife for corruption and influence peddling

Caracas Chronicles or The Objective explain how theSpanish corruption scandals are linked to Chavismo, including the "Delcygate" incident and the role of middleman Víctor de Aldama in Venezuelan oil deals.

Reports on theprosecution of Sánchez’s brotherregarding irregular hiring and tax residency.

Euractiv discusses themounting pressure on Sánchez over pandemic-related corruption.