Mar 3 • 12:47 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El País

PSOE will report Vito Quiles for "harassing and stalking" several senators and Sarah Santaolalla

The PSOE party in Spain is preparing to file a lawsuit against Vito Quiles for harassing various senators and political analyst Sarah Santaolalla following an equality event in the Senate.

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has announced plans to file legal action against Vito Quiles due to allegations of harassment directed at multiple senators and political analyst Sarah Santaolalla. The incident occurred after an event focused on equality in the Senate, where Santaolalla reported on social media that she had been physically assaulted by Quiles and his associates. This incident has raised serious concerns about the behavior of right-wing agitators in political spaces, particularly after Quiles was invited to close a campaign event for the Popular Party in Aragón.

Following Santaolalla’s account of the attack, she expressed her intention to report the incident to the police after seeking medical attention. The allegations against Quiles have sparked significant outrage, leading to calls for accountability and a re-evaluation of the ties between far-right figures and mainstream political parties like the PP. The Congress has summoned Quiles to discuss whether his accreditation should be revoked amid these serious accusations.

This development reflects larger tensions within Spanish politics, where the interplay between far-right rhetoric and established political parties has drawn scrutiny. It raises questions about the safety and treatment of women in politics, the responsibilities of political entities in disavowing violent behaviors, and the implications for future political discourse in Spain. As the situation unfolds, it could catalyze further debate on the need for stronger protections for politicians and public figures against harassment and violence.

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