MADRID.— A scandal derived from the accusations against Íñigo Errejón, a well-known leader of the left who resigned in the middle of testimonies of sexist violence, abuse and sexual harassment, anticipate a “Me too” which can cause a earthquake in Spanish politics and that puts Sumar, a minority partner of the socialist government, on the ropes, reports EFE.
Thus, Íñigo Errejón went from being one of the strongest politicians on the Spanish left to being involved in a serious complaint that includes, to date, three facts against him that the Police are investigating and many other anonymous testimonies that accumulate in networks about their behaviors.
Political scandal in Spain: actress Elisa Mouliaá denounces Íñigo Errejón for sexual abuse
The actress and television presenter Elisa Mouliaá was the first woman to put her name to a complaint against Errejón, which was filed on Thursday shortly before midnight before the Family and Women’s Care Unit (UFAM), regarding those three episodes. In this context, a police investigation was initiated.
The diary The Country of Spain had access to court file and captured whats details that the 35-year-old woman gave against the former Sumar spokesperson, that before the scandal broke out he published a letter to resign from all his political positions.
The political scandal in Spain broke out on Thursday with the resignation of Errejón but worsened yesterday with the complaint filed with the Police by the actress Elisha Mouliaáwhich reports how Errejón sexually assaulted her on at least three occasions on the same night in September 2021, before, during and after attending a party.
What does the complaint against Íñigo Errejón say?
The lawsuit details the abuses —although at the time the events occurred they were not yet classified as such—consisting of non-consensual touching and kissing, in addition to comments of a sexual nature.
The case directly affects the party of Errejón, Sumar, which has already opened an internal investigation that, for the moment, led to Errejón’s resignation.
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Yolanda Diazleader of this space, stressed the day before yesterday from Bogotá her support for women who report abuse or harassment and was supported by the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, who expressed his confidence in him on social networks.
Yesterday the cascade of reactions reached the entire political spectrum, although in a very different sense: while the left expresses its support for the victims and recognizes Sumar’s quick reaction, from the right they accuse the party of covering up the accusations and charge against the government.
How did you report the abuse that actress Elisa Mouliaá suffered?
The diary The Country, indicates that in this Elisa Mouliaá details that the events occurred one night in September 2021.
Both had attended a party together and, according to the actress’s story, Errejón He sexually assaulted her by kissing her without her consent when they were going up in the elevator and, later, he put her in a room of the house, closed the door and touched her numerous times, also without her consent, reaching take out “his virile member.”
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After They went by car to Errejón’s home and there he again tried to have sexual relations, at which point she reproached him for making her feel uncomfortable and violated.
According to the agents in the complaint, the alleged triple episode of sexual violence occurred after she attended the presentation of a book by Errejón (the politician presented Yet. From the fast years to the future at the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid on September 22, 2021); a meeting in which, the victim emphasizes, “always maintained a correct attitude.”
Until then, the two did not know each other personally.although they had been exchanging messages through the social network for a year Instagramthat of X, and the instant messaging application Telegram.
Hello, I am a victim of sexual harassment by Iñigo Errejon and I want to report it. @RamonEspinar @telediario_tve @laSextaTV @EFEnoticias @cristina_pardo
— Elisa Moulia (@ElisaMouliaa) October 24, 2024
At the end of the public event, she invited him to go to a party together. that two friends of the actress were celebrating in an apartment in Madrid.
Upon arriving at the building and when they were going up in the elevator, Elisa says that the deputy grabbed her “tightly by the waist” and began to kiss her. “inserting his tongue inside her mouth, leaving her breathless and violent,” so that she already felt “very intimidated”.
The actress says that once at the party They both “danced, drank and chatted” with other attendees, and that at a certain point she began to dance with a friend and that she believes that this fact “must have produced an attack of jealousy” in Errejón, who “took her tightly by the arm and forcibly took her about six meters, down a hallway, until it is introduced into a room in the house.”
Once inside, “He bolted the door to prevent the speaker from (the complainant) could escape, starting to kiss and to touch the client in different parts of the body, especially the area of the breasts and buttocks (…) without the consent of the declarant,” continue the agents who took her statement.
The actress claims that she then asked him “if he didn’t know what seduction, timing and listening were, to which the accused responded by thanking her and telling her that this was going to be useful for future encounters, an extreme that caused the declarant surprise, repulsion and disappointment.”
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In another interview with elDiario.es, the actress added that Errejón ended up proving her “right.” “He asked for my forgiveness and told me that maybe he was getting confused because of his political stance.”
Then she ordered a taxi and left the politician’s home.
Íñigo Errejón’s career is cut short due to sexual abuse scandal
In the lawsuit he claims to have a wear and tear on your “physical and mental health” and he also said that on the political and media front line one survives and is more effective “with a way of behaving that is often emancipated from care, empathy and the needs of others”, which results in a “toxic subjectivity” that “in the case of men, patriarchy multiplies, with co-workers, with organizational colleagues, with emotional relationships and even with oneself.”
To clarify messages to the Neanderthals who say that I should be at my house with my daughter and husband on a Saturday in September: A woman can go out partying with her friends if she wants, whenever she wants and without being judged, whether she has a husband or not. , we are in 2024.
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— Elisa Moulia (@ElisaMouliaa) October 26, 2024
In addition to being a deputy, parliamentary spokesperson for Sumar and prominent promoter of feminism in SpainÍñigo Errejón, 40 years old, He was one of the most popular young progressives called to renew the Spanish political class, but his career was cut short The day before yesterday with his resignation from all his positions after admitting that the anonymous testimonies that accused him of sexist violence on social networks are true.
The testimonies were compiled and published this week by journalist and feminist activist Cristina Fallarás on his Instagram account, but different media reported yesterday that comments about Errejón’s personal life had been circulating for some time in the Spanish political and media scene.
“Either I say it or I blow up”
Mouliaá expressed in an interview for elDiario.es who revealed this situation to her friend, but also to her family.
“But I didn’t dare to report until now. I had turned the page, but when all this came out I thought: either I say it or I blow. I knew that if I didn’t do it, it would weigh on my conscience,” he explained.
She also said that another reason that led her to go to court was that there was beginning to be doubt about the anonymous complaints.
“I said to myself: ‘No, here now there is going to be someone with a first and last name‘. It seemed necessary to contribute something to all this,” he noted.
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Of sexual assault were credible. The political landscape in Spain is now facing intense scrutiny as this allegations have prompted both public outrage and discussions about the treatment of women in political environments.
Errejón’s resignation marks a significant fall from grace for a figure who had the potential to shape the future of leftist politics in Spain. His previous reputation as a champion for social justice clashes starkly with the allegations that have emerged. Meanwhile, support for Elisa Mouliaá has intensified, highlighting a growing movement within Spain to address issues of sexual misconduct and empowerment of women.
This incident has reverberated across party lines, prompting calls for deeper discussions about the responsibilities of politicians to uphold standards of conduct. Leaders from various backgrounds have emphasized the importance of believing victims and the need for systemic changes in how allegations of abuse are handled.
As the political and social implications of this case unfold, it underscores the ongoing struggle against sexism and violence in both public and private spheres. The reactions from the political spectrum reveal a society grappling with these issues and pushing for accountability and change.
