Spanish Court Probes Police Chief Mercedes González Amid Allegations of Pressure on Prime Minister

A Spanish court has opened an investigation into police chief Mercedes González. The probe examines whether she was involved in pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Prosecutors are looking into claims that Sánchez’s allies tried to illegally influence inquiries. The inquiries target individuals close to the prime minister. The case against González forms part of this broader examination. Investigators aim to determine if any wrongdoing occurred. The scrutiny reflects heightened political tensions in Spain. The outcome could affect the prime minister’s standing and future investigations.