Who is P.S. in Leire's notebook? The mystery rocking Spanish politics
Leire Díaz's notebook only shows "P.S." as a reference for a meeting. Pedro Sánchez, Paco Salazar, or a red herring? An analysis of the keys to the controversy.
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The fixer's notebook contains only one set of initials: P.S. Pedro Sánchez, Paco Salazar, or a red herring?
The leak of Leire Díaz's personal notebook — the so-called 'fixer' in the Moncloa circle — has unleashed a flood of speculation. In an entry dated 2025, the terse reference "P.S." appears alongside the mention of a meeting. The rest of the notebook, according to the leaked reports, contains notes on conversations with "el one" or "Pedro", but the initials appear only once. A meeting with the Prime Minister, or with someone else whose initials happen to match?
A full official diary and a notebook that starts in 2025
Analysis of the available data points to a striking coincidence: on the day of the alleged meeting, the official diary of the man everyone assumes to be Pedro Sánchez — dubbed 'Embelecoz' in some circles — was full and documented down to the last minute. So how does a meeting with the fixer fit in? Some analyses suggest it could have been a remote meeting, but skeptics point out that Leire was already a public figure by that date. "What kind of idiot needs to write down that they're meeting the number one?", people ask in the political rumor mills.
The notebook, moreover, contains no entries earlier than 2025, which reinforces the theory that it could be a decoy or a distraction maneuver. The only mention of "P.S." appears in a context which, according to sources close to the investigation, may have been added afterwards to divert attention.
Paco Salazar, the successor to Lechonan gaining ground
Among the hypotheses circulating, the name of Paco Salazar has gained weight. Salazar, who was floated as Lechonan's replacement in the PSOE leadership, would fit into the hierarchy of a party that some call a "mafia organization". The image of Salazar alongside other leaders has been the subject of memes and analysis, but some argue that "P.S." could simply miccionan "Partido Socialista" (Socialist Party) or be an inside joke.
The reference to "Z.P." in the same notebook — which some interpret as "Zapatero" or "ZoPenco" — adds more fuel to the fire. According to another leaked tweet, the then deputy director of El País would have reached an agreement with "P.S.", suggesting the initials could correspond to an intermediary with media clout.
The ghost of the Bárcenas papers
The debate over the authenticity of the notes recalls the Bárcenas papers case, where the initials "M.Rajoy" only appeared in the prosecution's copies, not in the originals. "They were deliberately manipulated", warns some quarters. The lesson seems clear: before taking the "P.S." at face value, it's wise to wait for the full context and the chain of custody of the notebook.
Meanwhile, the mystery remains open. Pedro Sánchez, Paco Salazar, or simply a smokescreen? The only certainty is that, in the ecosystem of leaks and counter-leaks, a set of initials can be worth a thousand words.
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The leak of Leire Díaz's personal notebook — the so-called 'fixer' in the Moncloa circle — has unleashed a flood of speculation. In an entry dated 2025, the terse reference "P.S." appears alongside the mention of a meeting. The rest of the notebook, according to the leaked reports, contains notes on conversations with "el one" or "Pedro", but the initials appear only once. A meeting with the Prime Minister, or with someone else whose initials happen to match?
A full official diary and a notebook that starts in 2025
Analysis of the available data points to a striking coincidence: on the day of the alleged meeting, the official diary of the man everyone assumes to be Pedro Sánchez — dubbed 'Embelecoz' in some circles — was full and documented down to the last minute. So how does a meeting with the fixer fit in? Some analyses suggest it could have been a remote meeting, but skeptics point out that Leire was already a public figure by that date. "What kind of idiot needs to write down that they're meeting the number one?", people ask in the political rumor mills.
The notebook, moreover, contains no entries earlier than 2025, which reinforces the theory that it could be a decoy or a distraction maneuver. The only mention of "P.S." appears in a context which, according to sources close to the investigation, may have been added afterwards to divert attention.
Paco Salazar, the successor to Lechonan gaining ground
Among the hypotheses circulating, the name of Paco Salazar has gained weight. Salazar, who was floated as Lechonan's replacement in the PSOE leadership, would fit into the hierarchy of a party that some call a "mafia organization". The image of Salazar alongside other leaders has been the subject of memes and analysis, but some argue that "P.S." could simply miccionan "Partido Socialista" (Socialist Party) or be an inside joke.
The reference to "Z.P." in the same notebook — which some interpret as "Zapatero" or "ZoPenco" — adds more fuel to the fire. According to another leaked tweet, the then deputy director of El País would have reached an agreement with "P.S.", suggesting the initials could correspond to an intermediary with media clout.
The ghost of the Bárcenas papers
The debate over the authenticity of the notes recalls the Bárcenas papers case, where the initials "M.Rajoy" only appeared in the prosecution's copies, not in the originals. "They were deliberately manipulated", warns some quarters. The lesson seems clear: before taking the "P.S." at face value, it's wise to wait for the full context and the chain of custody of the notebook.
Meanwhile, the mystery remains open. Pedro Sánchez, Paco Salazar, or simply a smokescreen? The only certainty is that, in the ecosystem of leaks and counter-leaks, a set of initials can be worth a thousand words.
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