Spain's Sánchez Hires IT Expert Linked to Brazil Election Claims

A publication attributes to the Spanish government the hiring of an IT expert who allegedly analyzed a supposed two-hour outage in Brazil’s electoral system, during which 3.5 million votes appeared. This accusation lacks support from any known judicial ruling.

The name André Janones and the figure of 3.5 million votes have resurfaced in a post claiming that Pedro Sánchez’s administration hired this computer specialist. According to the text, the expert examined an alleged two-hour blackout in the Brazilian voting system where those votes emerged, a narrative the publication ties to Lula da Silva’s victory.

## What the Publication Claims and Who It Targets

The text asserts that the IT professional hired by the Spanish executive is the same person who explained the alleged blackout, suggesting his analysis enabled Lula’s win. The publication provides no judicial resolution, official report, or contract proving the hire or the alleged fraud. It also fails to identify the agency responsible for the contract.

## The Alleged Blackout and 3.5 Million Votes

The claim of 3.5 million votes appearing during a two-hour outage stems from an unverified version circulating without independent confirmation. The Superior Electoral Court, which manages Brazil’s electoral system, has not confirmed any incident of this nature. Presenting this account as established fact requires, at minimum, attributing it clearly to its source.

## Why the Context Matters

This publication arrives amid political disputes over electoral integrity and the Spanish government’s use of external advisors. While the lack of documentary evidence does not automatically make the fraud allegation false, it necessitates distinguishing between a spread suspicion and a verified fact.