This Is How Begoña Gómez 'plugged' Cristina Álvarez Into Moncloa

The 'Begoña Gómez' case, the wife of the Prime Minister, continues to be a scandal. The judicial investigation against Pedro Sánchez's wife has resulted in several charges. Among these is a staff member of the Presidency, Cristina Álvarez, who worked as an assistant for Begoña Gómez while also being assigned to La Moncloa.

The investigation of the case has revealed a series of communications showing that Álvarez worked with the wife in her private businesses. Cristina Álvarez, director of programs for the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Government, stated before the judge that she arrived at La Moncloa after a call from Begoña Gómez.

According to her statement before Magistrate Juan Carlos Peinado, Pedro Sánchez's wife called her right after winning the motion of no confidence against Rajoy. Supposedly, and according to Cristina Álvarez's statement, Begoña Gómez called her to offer her the aforementioned position in the Presidency. It is important to emphasize that the job offer did not come from any high-ranking official at Moncloa; it was directly from Begoña Gómez.

Begoña Gómez's Advisor Accuses Judge Peinado of Setting a "Trap"

Álvarez's defense has appealed the charge, arguing that the judge used her statement as a witness to charge her, which they consider a "trap." They also question the lack of motivation in the decision and the absence of clear evidence of a crime.

According to a report from the Presidency of the Government, Álvarez performs immediate collaboration tasks, of a logistical and organizational nature, in the context of attending to the president's wife. Her duties include managing the schedule, preparing for meetings, and coordinating with protocol teams.

Cristina Álvarez Testifies as a Defendant

On February 26, Álvarez is scheduled to testify as a defendant. On the same day, Alfredo González Gómez, who proposed her appointment at La Moncloa, will appear as a witness.

Some accusations have requested Judge Peinado to provide better justification for Álvarez's charge, fearing that the lack of reasoning could lead to its annulment. In January, the Provincial Court of Madrid annulled a search due to lack of justification, which reinforces this request.