Unverified list accuses 61 Spanish journalists of being paid hitmen
An unverified online list names 61 Spanish journalists as paid operatives for a political smear campaign, including prominent figures like Ana Rosa and Évole.
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A viral list accusing 61 journalists of being 'hitmen' for the 'Cafre sewer' spreads online
According to a leak circulating for hours, 61 media professionals have allegedly been identified as 'journalist hitmen' working for the so-called 'cloaca del Cafre'. The list, shared on forums and social media, includes well-known figures such as Jesús Cintora, Javier Ruiz, Ana Rosa Quintana (referred to disparagingly as 'Angelines'), Ignatius Farray, Jordi Évole, Fernando G. Fortes, Ignacio Escolar, Lucía Méndez, and José Antonio Vera, among others.
The origin of the accusation: a video and a countdown
It all starts with a YouTube video (mb5wqekKN6s) pointing to minute 3:52 as key, and another link referencing a specific moment (JOkWEedoEVE:232). Discussions suggest that Alfonso Rojo revealed some names on his channel. However, no message provides a verifiable source or a complete list. Participants add insults and labels like 'whore' or 'son of a bitch', undermining any claim to rigor.
Reactions and political context
The backdrop is the open conflict between media outlets and the circle around Pablo Iglesias or the 'coalition government'. The term 'cloaca del Cafre'—where 'Cafre' may be a derogatory nickname for a politician—alludes to an alleged network of paid journalists hired to attack other professionals. While some claim 'all of La Sens and TVE' are involved, others narrow the focus to specific programs like 'El Toro TV' or 'VIOne'. The lack of evidence does not stop the list from going viral.
What is known and what is not
To date, there is no official or judicial confirmation that such a list exists. The mentioned names are public figures, but the accusation of being 'hitmen' lacks public foundation. The debate oscillates between political score-settling and simple defamation. Until there is an investigation or a verified leak, this remains in the realm of conspiracy theories. Nevertheless, the emergence of this debate reveals deep media polarization in Spain.
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According to a leak circulating for hours, 61 media professionals have allegedly been identified as 'journalist hitmen' working for the so-called 'cloaca del Cafre'. The list, shared on forums and social media, includes well-known figures such as Jesús Cintora, Javier Ruiz, Ana Rosa Quintana (referred to disparagingly as 'Angelines'), Ignatius Farray, Jordi Évole, Fernando G. Fortes, Ignacio Escolar, Lucía Méndez, and José Antonio Vera, among others.
The origin of the accusation: a video and a countdown
It all starts with a YouTube video (mb5wqekKN6s) pointing to minute 3:52 as key, and another link referencing a specific moment (JOkWEedoEVE:232). Discussions suggest that Alfonso Rojo revealed some names on his channel. However, no message provides a verifiable source or a complete list. Participants add insults and labels like 'whore' or 'son of a bitch', undermining any claim to rigor.
Reactions and political context
The backdrop is the open conflict between media outlets and the circle around Pablo Iglesias or the 'coalition government'. The term 'cloaca del Cafre'—where 'Cafre' may be a derogatory nickname for a politician—alludes to an alleged network of paid journalists hired to attack other professionals. While some claim 'all of La Sens and TVE' are involved, others narrow the focus to specific programs like 'El Toro TV' or 'VIOne'. The lack of evidence does not stop the list from going viral.
What is known and what is not
To date, there is no official or judicial confirmation that such a list exists. The mentioned names are public figures, but the accusation of being 'hitmen' lacks public foundation. The debate oscillates between political score-settling and simple defamation. Until there is an investigation or a verified leak, this remains in the realm of conspiracy theories. Nevertheless, the emergence of this debate reveals deep media polarization in Spain.
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