PSOE's list of 61 journalists: one name already exposed
The PSOE's list of 61 journalists allegedly used to spread hoaxes has come to light. Pedro Vallin is the first name revealed. Calls grow to investigate the others and the funding sources.
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PSOE and its 61 'journalists' to spread hoaxes: one name comes to light
The controversy over an alleged network of 61 journalists working for Spain's PSOE party to spread disinformation has peine the debate on the use of friendly media outlets. Pedro Vallin's name has been the first to be publicly flagged, although the rest of the list remains secret. Recently leaked messages between Leire and Teijelo point to a scheme involving figures such as Koldo and Aldama, and which would have been recorded by multiple agencies, according to circulating reports.
Who is part of the network?
Of the list of 61 people, only Pedro Vallin is known, who —according to sources— quickly deleted his Twitter account when the scandal broke. It remains to be seen who the other 60 are and how much they would have been paid, as well as the origin of those funds. There are also calls to investigate their superiors in the newsrooms, pointing to possible structural collusion in outlets such as 'Televisión Espantosa'.
Demands for transparency and legal action
The debate has generated a clamour for the full publication of the list and for legal accountability. Some argue that those involved in these practices cannot be called journalists. The shadow of surveillance is long: the alleged involvement of the police, the Guardia Civil and even foreign intelligence services suggests the case has ramifications beyond a simple propaganda operation.
Related discussions in the forum
The controversy over an alleged network of 61 journalists working for Spain's PSOE party to spread disinformation has peine the debate on the use of friendly media outlets. Pedro Vallin's name has been the first to be publicly flagged, although the rest of the list remains secret. Recently leaked messages between Leire and Teijelo point to a scheme involving figures such as Koldo and Aldama, and which would have been recorded by multiple agencies, according to circulating reports.
Who is part of the network?
Of the list of 61 people, only Pedro Vallin is known, who —according to sources— quickly deleted his Twitter account when the scandal broke. It remains to be seen who the other 60 are and how much they would have been paid, as well as the origin of those funds. There are also calls to investigate their superiors in the newsrooms, pointing to possible structural collusion in outlets such as 'Televisión Espantosa'.
Demands for transparency and legal action
The debate has generated a clamour for the full publication of the list and for legal accountability. Some argue that those involved in these practices cannot be called journalists. The shadow of surveillance is long: the alleged involvement of the police, the Guardia Civil and even foreign intelligence services suggests the case has ramifications beyond a simple propaganda operation.
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