Sánchez's Brother's Scheme to Justify His Position in Badajoz

David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, brother of the President of the Government, used his participation in a festival in Japan as a merit to apply for the position of coordinator. This position allowed him to be in charge of the music conservatories of the Legislature de Badajoz.

In that event, organized by the Instituto Cervantes and funded with public funds, Sánchez presented a flamenco opera performed by Japanese artists and offered a brief lecture on Manuel de Falla.

The documentation of the case reveals that the musician included the program of the II Duende Film and Music Festival, held in Tokyo in 2012. This program was part of his merits within the file he submitted to apply for the position.

This event was funded by the Instituto Cervantes, which has raised suspicions about the use of public funds in his candidacy. Judge Beatriz de Biedma is analyzing whether this festival was truly a relevant merit or just a simple maneuver to inflate his resume.

The position David Sánchez applied for was declared "unnecessary" by the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard. However, he managed to surpass ten other candidates after obtaining the highest score in a process evaluated by a tribunal composed of socialist officials.

His selection was based on the evaluation of merits and a personal interview, where he stood out for his professional experience, qualifications, and commitment to the position.

The Job Offer Comes at a Key Moment

On May 19, 2017, the Legislature de Badajoz published the job offer for the position. Two days later, Pedro Sánchez regained the leadership of PSOE after defeating Susana Díaz and Patxi López in the party's primaries.

The coincidence of dates has raised doubts about possible links between his hiring and his brother's rise to power.

David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón stated on January 8 that he found the offer "through Google." From that moment he decided to apply because he had just finished a master's degree in Milan.

Merits Questioned

The selection criteria included musical training, experience in orchestras, organizational capacity, languages, and knowledge in cultural development.

Finally, the Legislature justified its choice by arguing that his "accredited professional profile," along with his "resume, project defense, and interview," made him the "most suitable" candidate. However, the detected irregularities have led to an investigation that could question the transparency of the process.