Julio Iglesias, the well-known Spanish singer, has filed a lawsuit against Yolanda Díaz, the Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labor and Social Economy in Spain. The lawsuit comes in response to Díaz's accusations that Iglesias subjected his female workers to 'sexual abuses' and that they were in a state of 'slavery.' This legal action follows a public statement made by Díaz on the social media platform Bluesky, in which she publicly criticized Iglesias's treatment of his employees.

In light of these serious allegations, Iglesias is demanding that Díaz retract her statements publicly. His attorney, José Antonio Choclán, has emphasized the need for Díaz to 'rectify publicly' the damaging remarks and has indicated that if she fails to do so, Iglesias will pursue further legal action against her. Additionally, the lawsuit seeks compensation for the social damage caused by what Iglesias describes as Díaz’s 'injurious and slanderous behavior.'

The allegations come amidst wider discussions on worker rights and sexual misconduct in Spain, which may place Iglesias's legal battle in a broader societal context. The case could spark significant media attention and public debate, given Iglesias's celebrity status and the serious nature of the claims made by a prominent government figure like Yolanda Díaz, potentially impacting both parties' reputations.