The Spanish Civil Guard's UCO recently addressed Judge Juan Carlos Peinado's request regarding Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Prime Minister, in the context of an investigation into her alleged involvement with the bailout of Air Europa. Judge Peinado had asked the UCO to evaluate a new complaint and determine if any fresh evidence had surfaced related to the Air Europa situation. However, the UCO asserted that no new developments had emerged since the earlier inquiries, which have been dismissed by the Madrid Court as being outside the scope of the ongoing investigation.

Gómez's company, Transform TSC SL, has faced significant scrutiny, highlighted by its recent designation of "registral closure" due to non-compliance, and its addition to a list for regulatory sanctions. This aspect compounds the pressures on Gómez as the inquiry into financial and ethical conduct continues alongside the legal examination of her business activities. The relationship between her business dealings and the government bailout of a significant airline during a troubled economic period raises eyebrows regarding possible conflict of interest.

Additionally, the police reported that Gómez has neglected a request from Judge Peinado for her passport submission, further complicating her legal standing. The situation reflects broader concerns in Spain regarding political integrity and accountability, especially in light of the ongoing economic challenges exacerbated by the recent pandemic. The outcome of this ongoing scrutiny could have implications for both Gómez and the government more broadly, as public trust in political leaders remains fragile.