On Wednesday, police sought documents from the headquarters of Spain's ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) as part of an investigation into alleged attempts to undermine judicial proceedings related to the party. The investigation, led by investigating judge Santiago Pedraz, involves serious allegations including bribery, influence peddling, and misconduct in public office, primarily focusing on former PSOE organization secretary Santos Cerdan and other officials. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the situation in Rome after meeting Pope Leo, asserting that the document request did not equate to a police search and highlighting the party's commitment to cooperating fully with the judiciary. This inquiry comes amid ongoing corruption scandals that have plagued the PSOE, with Sánchez stating that any new irregularities would be addressed decisively. Additionally, the high court is investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged involvement in an influence-peddling and money-laundering network, further complicating the political landscape for the leftist coalition government.