The Spanish government has taken decisive action in response to a sexual harassment scandal within its ranks. President Pedro Sánchez has assumed responsibility for the poor handling of the situation and dismissed his right-hand man, Antonio Hernández. Hernández was identified by victims as a 'collaborator' and 'cover-up' for the actions of Francisco Salazar, a presidential advisor, against women on his team. The decision to dismiss him came after it was revealed that his name appeared in the complaints against Salazar. In their complaints, victims described an 'unbearable' work environment, stating that Salazar's behavior 'oozed misogyny and sleaze in every comment disguised as a joke.' Hernández was also seen leaving his office half-dressed and failing to zip up his fly until he was close to a colleague's face. President Sánchez defended the decisions as 'decisive, not complicit,' attributing the delay in processing cases to 'a small error in the speed of the procedure.' Hernández's dismissal, to be officially formalized on Tuesday, December 9th, is an attempt by Sánchez to cauterize the crisis opened within the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and the government. Authorities also confirmed that Hernández will leave the party's executive board in Andalusia. Officials admitted they 'have not accompanied the victims correctly' and that 'one cannot take so long.'
Spanish Government Dismisses Presidential Aide Over Harassment Scandal
President Pedro Sánchez dismissed his top aide, Antonio Hernández, after he was named by victims as a 'collaborator' in a sexual harassment case. The decision is an attempt to contain the crisis within the government and the Socialist party.
