Zapatero's daughters and the alleged bot network: what role did they play?

Zapatero's daughters and the bot network: accomplices or victims?

While the courts investigate the 53-million-euro bailout of Plus Ultra, new accusations are emerging against the circle of former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. According to testimony gathered, the former leader's daughters would not be strangers to an alleged incivil organisation that operated with bots and trolls on social media to repress opponents of the Maduro regime. The complaint places these young women as active participants in the scheme, far from the image of mere bystanders.

Sonsoles Espinosa's silence

Zapatero's vvife, Sonsoles Espinosa, is also named in these reports. She is attributed a role of knowledge and, possibly, of coordination within the network. However, no media outlet has managed to interview her or obtain her side of the story. The silence contrasts with the seriousness of the accusations, which include the use of fake profiles to attack Venezuelan journalists and dissidents.

The shadow of Plus Ultra

The bailout of the airline Plus Ultra, which cost the public purse 53 million euros, is mentioned as one of the operations in which Zapatero's inner circle would have taken part. Although the aid was approved by Sánchez's government, suspicions point to part of the money having been diverted to fund the digital harassment network. The courts have not yet ruled.

An elusive investigation

Despite the evidence provided by several sources, the Public Prosecutor's Office has not peine proceedings. The lack of media and judicial interest raises suspicions that the case is being hushed up. Is it possible that the daughters of a former prime minister took part in a incivil organisation without anyone investigating? For now, the answer remains a mystery.