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19.12.2025

The Day the Audiencia Ratified Begoña Gómez's Imputation

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 19.12.2025.

It displays 81 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.12.2025The Day the Audiencia Ratified Begoña Gómez's Imputation
Media attention on December 19 centered on the judicial and electoral pressure mounting against the Moncloa. During the morning, editors prioritized the European Union's shift toward issuing common debt (eurobonds) to fund Ukraine after failing to seize Russian assets, a move met with immediate threats from Vladimir Putin.
By early afternoon, the domestic focus shifted to the Audiencia de Madrid's decision to ratify the embezzlement investigation into the Prime Minister’s wife, Begoña Gómez, alongside the Electoral Board opening proceedings against Pedro Sánchez for government balance reports during the Extremadura campaign. Simultaneously, the governing coalition faced internal strain as the meeting between PSOE and Sumar ended without progress, with Sumar warning of risks to the investiture pact.
The day concluded with the final campaign rallies in Extremadura. Editors highlighted a polarized narrative: progressive outlets focused on Sánchez’s defense of his candidate against 'hoaxes,' while conservative media emphasized candidate María Guardiola’s continued allegations of electoral fraud regarding stolen ballots.
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02:17 (01:17)Shadows over the Transition

Spanish media prioritize the alleged electoral fraud in Extremadura, with conservative and mainstream outlets detailing the recovery of 124 stolen ballots and the resulting political friction (La Vanguardia, La Razón, El País). Simultaneously, left-leaning sources focus on the historical and legal reckoning of the Transición, highlighting sexual assault allegations against Adolfo Suárez and the cultural re-examination of that era (El Salto, El Plural, La Marea, Público).
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Por qué la UE frena el Mercosur: estos son los motivos del campo para incendiar ayer Bruselas

05:47 (04:47 in your timezone)
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06:06 (05:06)The Stolen Ballots of Extremadura

Spanish media focus on the December 21st Extremadura elections, with coverage diverging by political alignment. Conservative and centrist outlets highlight allegations of electoral fraud and stolen ballots (La Vanguardia, El Confidencial, El Mundo), while progressive sources scrutinize the absence of candidate María Guardiola and emerging harassment scandals within political ranks (RTVE, eldiario.es, infoLibre). Additionally, broader social debates persist regarding historical memory and sexual assault allegations during the Transition (El Salto, Público).
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10:14 (09:14)Eurobonds for Kiev's Lifeline

Spanish media prioritize the European Union's agreement to fund Ukraine via 90 billion euros in common debt (eurobonds) after failing to seize Russian assets (La Vanguardia, RTVE, El País, El Español). Locally, focus remains on the Extremadura election fraud allegations and internal PP scandals (El Mundo, El Confidencial, eldiario.es), while progressive outlets highlight the sexual assault testimony against Adolfo Suárez (Público, El Salto).
12:10
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Putin, sobre los activos rusos congelados: "En algún momento tendrán que devolver lo robado"

12:10 (11:10 in your timezone)
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12:59 (11:59)Eurobonds for the Ukrainian Lifeline

Spanish media focus on the European Union's move to bypass stalled Russian asset seizures by authorizing a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine via common debt (RTVE, El Español, La Vanguardia, El País). Domestically, editors highlight the fragile state of the government coalition following internal tensions (El Confidencial, El Plural) and the judicial dismissal of the case against Mónica Oltra (eldiario.es).
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Operación Salida: primeras retenciones kilométricas en las carreteras de grandes ciudades

14:33 (13:33 in your timezone)
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16:13 (15:13)Judicial Noose Tightens Around Moncloa

Spanish media is dominated by judicial pressure on the Prime Minister's inner circle. The High Court's endorsement of the embezzlement investigation into Begoña Gómez (El Mundo, El Confidencial) coincides with the Electoral Board opening proceedings against Pedro Sánchez (El Español). Simultaneously, the European Union's approval of a 90-billion-euro common debt loan for Ukraine marks a major shift in continental fiscal policy (RTVE, La Vanguardia, El País).
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Operación Salida: retenciones kilométricas en las carreteras

16:51 (15:51 in your timezone)
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Complicaciones en las salidas de las grandes ciudades en el inicio de la Operación Salida

18:42 (17:42 in your timezone)
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El tren de borrascas dejará congelada a la Península este fin de semana con desplome térmico y copos de nieve

19:10 (18:10 in your timezone)

19:46 (18:46)Sánchez Stands Firm in Extremadura

Spanish media focus on the final campaign stretch in Extremadura, with Pedro Sánchez defending candidate Gallardo against corruption allegations (RTVE, El Mundo, El País). Progressive sources frame the vote as a choice between progress and regression (El País), while conservative outlets emphasize the Electoral Board's proceedings against Sánchez and the High Court's scrutiny of Begoña Gómez's business interests (El Mundo, El Confidencial, El Español).
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Sánchez cierra la campaña extremeña acusando a Guardiola de "tapar" sus casos de acoso con el "bulo del pucherazo"

20:50 (19:50 in your timezone)
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