The government of Pedro Sánchez has decided to indefinitely suspend the processing of the Begoña law, which aims to regulate popular accusations in cases of corruption and other serious crimes. This measure has generated resistance due to concerns that it could be used to silence critics of the government and limit transparency in public management.
Despite the suspension of the law, the Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz, has intensified efforts to control the attribution of crimes in cases related to the Executive. The opposition criticizes the government for attempting to restrict access to justice and for failing to guarantee transparency in public management.
On the other hand, within the PSOE itself, some sectors have expressed their discontent over the lack of support for the law, which could weaken the party's position in Congress. The suspension of the Begoña law and the progress in controlling the Prosecutor's Office represent a critical moment for the government of Pedro Sánchez.
The Begoña law, named after Begoña Gómez, the president's wife, aimed to restrict the use of popular accusations, a mechanism that allows any citizen to initiate legal actions in cases that affect them. This decision has received criticism from various political sectors, highlighting the growing isolation of the PSOE in Congress, where the legislative initiative faces rejection from parties like Junts and Podemos.
The strategy to suspend the law and the strengthening of control over the Prosecutor's Office have raised questions about the direction of justice policy in Spain and the Executive's ability to handle criticism in an environment of public distrust towards institutions. Opposition leaders believe that this measure aims to protect government officials from possible accusations of corruption and mismanagement.
