After eight years as Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez has mastered the delicate art of having his immediate family members repeatedly summoned for corruption hearings while maintaining a straight face in public. His brother David faces trial for alleged corruption and abuse of power regarding a suspiciously convenient 2017 hiring as a regional music coordinator—because apparently musical talent runs in families, along with legal troubles.

Not to be outdone, Sánchez's wife has been summoned for a preliminary hearing, creating what political scientists might call a 'corruption convergence' within the household. The PM has defended his family by pointing out that the accusations originated from far-right organizations, employing the time-honored political strategy of attacking the messenger while studiously ignoring the message. Meanwhile, other party members face their own scandals, suggesting that corruption in Spanish politics has achieved something approaching ecosystem-level biodiversity.