The fortune the Government gave to Teatro Real that appointed Sánchez's brother as advisor

Sánchez's brother keeps making headlines. David Sánchez met with the president of Teatro Real, Gregorio Marañón, to sign an agreement between the organization and the Diputación de Badajoz.

The agreement, reached in the early months of 2019, was widely supported by both parties, according to Okdiario. Both highlighted their main goal of "strengthening educational and cultural initiatives." This purpose would be largely carried out through the Ópera Joven program, led by Sánchez at the Diputación.

The agreement includes collaborations in educational centers, visits to different performances at Teatro Real, and activities aimed at "children in unfavorable situations."

Since the transfer of the agreement, the government has progressively increased contributions to the Fundación Teatro Real in the State's General Budgets. According to the media, it raised the amount from 9.8 million in 2019, the year the agreement was signed, to 20.2 million in 2023.

David Sánchez, Advisor

However, it was revealed, according to the media, that Marañón had appointed Sánchez's brother to his "advisory board." Due to this, the president of the organization was highly criticized.

However, Gregorio Marañón sent a letter to the trustees. In it, he defended Sánchez's incorporation, highlighting his career in the cultural field and his role as a representative of the Extremaduran institution.

As confirmed by the media, the UCO is investigating alleged communications between the two. A "high-level" contact, with which he allegedly managed to secure a beneficial agreement for the development of his opera program.

"Dear Gregorio. Thank you, the truth is we are very excited about the possibilities this agreement opens up," the supposed messages read. "Dear David, don't hesitate to call me if there's a delay or any problem arises, a friendly hug, Gregorio."

The Moncloa Official

David Sánchez contacted Luis María Carrero, a Moncloa official. He did so with the aim of having his operas funded with European funds.

The UCO found these emails in its investigation, and they confirm that the official advised Sánchez's brother. It's important to note that he had no connection with the Diputación de Badajoz.

Months after the relationship between the two began, Carrero requested to be transferred to the provincial corporation in Badajoz.