On June 8, 2025, Spain's conservative Popular Party organized a massive protest against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is implicated in multiple corruption scandals. The "Mafia or Democracy" rally in Madrid attracted between 50,000 to 100,000 protesters, many demanding Sanchez's resignation. The outcry stemmed from a leaked audio involving a PSOE party member allegedly orchestrating a smear campaign against a police unit investigating graft linked to Sanchez's family. Mayor José Luis Martinez-Almeida articulated the opposition's aim to drive out a 'mafia' regime and restore democracy amid ongoing investigations into government corruption.
Spain's conservative Popular Party protests against Prime Minister Sanchez's alleged corruption, resulting in a large opposition rally, demanding his resignation and calling the government 'mafia'.
The rally drew between 50,000 and 100,000 attendees, reflecting widespread public discontent with Sanchez's administration amid ongoing corruption allegations including scandals involving his family.
Mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida emphasized the urgency to rid the government of what he called a 'mafia' regime, indicating significant opposition sentiment against Sanchez.
Protesters chanted for Sanchez's resignation due to a series of scandals, including a smear campaign involving the police and allegations against his family members.
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