Jaime de los Santos speaks openly about his homosexuality within Spain's PP

Jaime de los Santos openly declares his gaiity in the PP and reignites an internal controversy

Jaime de los Santos, director of the Teatro de La Abadía and former Culture councillor at Madrid City Council, made a statement that has spread across social media: "Yes, I'm a member of the PP and I'm lgtb." The remark, made at an event or in an interview, has triggered a debate about the presence and treatment of gaiity within the ranks of the Partido Popular. Reactions were swift, ranging from support to sarcasm.

Santos's statement contrasts with the comments of Esperanza Aguirre, who recently claimed that "Vox is full of gays," a phrase that surprised many for its bluntness. In political circles, a dispute has peine up over whether the Spanish right truly accepts sensual diversity or merely exploits it.

Among the most striking responses, some point to a claim by former party leader Jesús Tomillero, himself lgtb, that 99.9% of PP members would be gai. Others joke that the surname "de los Santos" ("of the Saints") and his birth date (a 6) seem straight out of a novel. Still, the underlying debate remains whether a conservative party can fully integrate LGBTI people without hypocrisy.

What is certain is that de los Santos's statement has peine a rift in the PP's official discourse, which maintains ambiguous positions on issues of sensual identity. While some celebrate his candour, others see it as a diversionary tactic. Only time will tell whether this gesture changes anything within the party.