a new Me Too is emerging in Spanish society. At least 12 women have reported cases of sexual violence against Sumar’s until now spokesperson in Congress, Íñigo Errejón, who has resigned following the accusations.
Everything exploded when the journalist Cristina Fallarás shared a publication on Instagram that included an anonymous complaint from a woman who narrated the episodes of sexist violence at the hands of “a politician who lives in Madrid.” Later he would refer to him as “the social indignant” who “never comes out on the days of 8M.” “He is a psychological abuser, a true psychopath, a monster,” he denounced.
“I had been warned about his treatment of women, but given his political position I couldn’t believe that was true, so I still continued. He is a psychological abuser. This is the dynamic he uses: being extremely nice initially to hook you When he sees that he has achieved something, the rudeness and gaslighting (it’s always you who don’t understand the deputy). In the afternoon he shows you affection and even propositions you for a relationship and two hours later he throws you out of his house,” he noted.
He also added that “their way of having sex” is “a way of exercising power, not of having sex.” “He asks you to do humiliating practices and when you refuse he puts you in trouble,” he pointed out.
As a result of this testimony, more cases of sexist violence by Errejón have come to light. As confirmed by Cristina, you will fail Public, At least eight more women have contacted her to report the abuse suffered by the politician. The testimonies point to sexual behaviors that denote a position of abuse of power and psychological abuse.
The case does not stop here, since the actress and television presenter Elisa Mouilaá has publicly denounced the abuses suffered on her X account, a few hours after the politician’s resignation became known. “Hello, I am a victim of sexual harassment by Íñigo Errejón and I want to report it,” he said.
Mouilaá, known for participating in the series Red Eagle and collaborate in the program zappingis the first that points to Errejón directly, with names and surnames.
The accusations against Sumar’s former spokesperson are nothing new. More than a year ago, in June 2023, another anonymous user reported on Twitter that she had suffered an episode of harassment by the politician during the celebration of a festival, on this occasion citing him directly. In the thread, which was later deleted, the alleged victim reported non-consensual touching.
“Last Saturday, June 17, I experienced a very uncomfortable situation with Íñigo Errejón (@ierrejon) that could be classified as sexist aggression. I don’t know if this will go anywhere, but I feel the duty to tell it. I would also greatly appreciate the diffusion,” he pointed out.
“How could it be possible that a national-level politician, known precisely for being left-wing and feminist, would come here and touch me, right in the middle of a feminist and punk event? There had to be some mistake. I did it.” “We let it run again, and I very much doubted that it would happen again after my friend C slapped him. However, a little while later I noticed a hand again, but this time on the other side and directly on my ass.” he denounced.
Resignation as a result of Sumar investigation
Iñigo Errejón announced the resignation of all his positions and his resignation from the seat this Thursday through a statement in mental and my affective and emotional structure. I think this is something that everyone who is in this position for a long time experiences to a greater or lesser extent,” the politician noted in his writing.
According to the leader of Sumar, Yolanda Díaz, Errejón has presented his resignation as a result of the internal investigation carried out by the party into accusations of sexist violence. The party had been investigating him for days after the complaints arose. “This week, Sumar has started a process to gather information about the testimonies that have emerged on networks about Íñigo Errejón. As a result of the process, today he leaves all his positions,” Díaz said on his social networks.
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