Politics Local March 07, 2025

Controversial Remarks Surround International Women's Day in Jaén

Political tensions rise in Jaén as accusations surface regarding the handling of women's rights and feminist issues by the PSOE. Criticism targets prominent figures and their past actions, igniting debate on the credibility of their feminist stance.


In the midst of a debate about feminism and concrete actions, a controversial scenario has emerged related to the fight for gender equality in Spain. The president of the Diputación de Jaén, Francisco Reyes, was pointed out for making sexual comments towards a spokesperson of the PP, in a context where the presence of politicians in clubs that practice human trafficking is being denounced.

In this tense atmosphere, the authenticity of the feminist slogans issued by certain political leaders, such as those of Monedero, is questioned, and the true conviction of some parties in their defense of gender equality is doubted. The lack of strong statements from prominent figures, such as Mrs. Montero from the PSOE, adds more fuel to the fire of the controversy.

The criticisms extend even to the Andalusian president Juanma Moreno, accusing him of having moved the equality agenda to a "dark time." Meanwhile, from various sectors, the inconsistency of the left on feminist issues is denounced, citing cases such as Minister Ábalos and his connections to the luxury prostitution industry.

The lack of concrete actions and the apparent hypocrisy of certain political leaders on gender issues are laid bare, while the discussion about the authenticity of feminist stances seems more relevant than ever. The silence of some key figures during critical moments and the disagreement among political parties reflect a landscape full of tensions and contradictions that call into question the credibility of certain positions.