Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is embroiled in a controversy involving her role in securing funding for a university program.

Emails reveal that Cristina Álvarez, a high-ranking government advisor, reached out to Reale Seguros on Gómez's behalf, urging them to continue funding her program at the Complutense University of Madrid, even at a reduced amount.

This has sparked an investigation into potential influence peddling and corruption.

The program, which had been supported by Reale and Fundación la Caixa, was eventually canceled due to lack of funding and interest.

The case highlights concerns over the use of government influence to secure private funding for personal projects.