Manos Limpias (Clean Hands)

Manos Limpias (Clean Hands) is a Spanish organization known for filing lawsuits, often related to alleged corruption. While its exact nature and motivations are debated, it operates within the Spanish legal system to bring cases to court. They are newsworthy now because they initiated the legal action that led to corruption charges against Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Manos Limpias filed a complaint alleging that Gómez used her position to influence business dealings and secure a role at Madrid's Complutense University, potentially involving embezzlement, influence peddling, and misappropriation of funds. Following a two-year investigation, a judge has now formally charged Gómez. This case is significant because it directly impacts the Spanish Prime Minister and could have major political ramifications, regardless of the ultimate outcome of the legal proceedings.