This is how Sánchez’s brother inflated his CV to get a position in Badajoz

Translated news from EDTV.news

David Sánchez used an event in Japan financed with public money to access a position under suspicion.

David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, brother of the President of the Government, used his participation in a festival in Japan as a merit to apply for the position of coordinator. This position allowed him to be in charge of the music conservatories of the Diputación de Badajoz.

At the event, organized by the Instituto Cervantes and financed with public funds, Sánchez presented a flamenco opera performed by Japanese artists and gave a brief lecture on Manuel de Falla.

The case documentation reveals that the musician included the program of the II Festival de Cine y Música Duende, held in Tokyo in 2012. This program was part of his merits within the file he presented to apply for the position3.

The event was financed by the Instituto Cervantes, which has raised suspicions about the use of public funds in his candidacy.

Judge Beatriz de Biedma is analyzing whether this festival was really a relevant merit or a simple maneuver to inflate his resume.

A selection process under suspicion

The position David Sánchez applied for was declared “unnecessary” by the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard. However, he managed to outperform ten other candidates after obtaining the highest score in a process evaluated by a tribunal composed of socialist officials. His selection was based on the assessment of merits and a personal interview, where he stood out for his professional experience, qualifications, and commitment to the position8.

A job offer at a key moment

On May 19, 2017, the Diputación de Badajoz published the job offer for the position. Two days later, Pedro Sánchez regained the leadership of the PSOE after defeating Susana Díaz and Patxi López in the party primaries.

The coincidence of dates has generated doubts about possible links between his hiring and his brother’s rise to power.

David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón declared on January 8 that he found the offer “through Google.” From that moment, he decided to apply because he had just finished a master’s degree in Milan. However, the investigation focuses on determining whether he really met the requirements or if his hiring was the result of a process directed to favor him.

Questioned merits

The selection criteria included musical training, experience in orchestras, organizational capacity, languages, and knowledge in cultural development.