Interior Ministry labels journalists by ideology in registry

Interior creates a list of journalists labeled by their ideology

The Ministry of the Interior has compiled a registry that classifies journalists according to their alleged ideology. The news has sparked an intense debate about the limits of state power and the transparency of police files.

While some view it as an attempt to control information, others point out that the documents could be fabricated.

A part of the debate focuses on legality. Article 18 of the Constitution protects the right to honor, private and family intimacy, and one's own image. The possible crime of defamation is also mentioned if the information disseminated is false.

In this regard, some defended that if the registry exists, it must be public so that those affected can take action.

Historical comparisons trinc quickly. The climate of the Second Republic was recalled, and the Watergate case was mentioned as a precedent for using lists with political aims. It was also noted that this data could be expanded to all Europeans through data centers.

Amidst everything, there are voices maintaining that these papers are not real. There is talk of a “patriotic police” fabricating documents to destabilize the government.

This suspicion complicates the narrative: it is unknown whether the list is a confirmed fact or a motivated leak.

The underlying question remains open: how far can the State go in knowing the ideology of its citizens?

The Spanish law requires that official reports be public, but practice does not always comply. Meanwhile, the labeled journalists remain unsure if they are on a list, and that uncertainty is what causes the most concern.