In search of videos with shouts of "Pedro Sánchez, son of a..."
BarcelonaAn X user posted a video after the Betis-Real Madrid match on Friday in which a group of Betis fans could be seen shouting the typical, not-so-subtle anti-government chant "Pedro Sánchez, son of...". So far, everything is normal. The internet is full of them. The surprise comes when we see that the official El Español profile writes to them: "Hello, good evening! We have seen the video and would like to share it on our social networks. Would you give us permission? Obviously, we would cite you and mention you as the author. Many thanks and best regards."
Honestly, as a journalist and journalism professor, I see nothing in this video that has any minimum informative value, which is why I must conclude that the only objective is to amplify hate speech against the figure of the Spanish president, that is to say, to engage in politics (and of the worst kind). It could be said that it is a way of fishing for clicks among the anti-Sanchista tide that populates X, which is especially regrettable when it comes from a media outlet, because we have a mission that is exactly the opposite. And then there is another effect that is not minor. How does this tweet affect the credibility of the media outlet? If I were a Politics editor for El Español, I would be very indignant because it goes against my reputation as a journalist (and you won't always work for Pedro J.'s media outlet), it turns me into a mere soldier in a political battle and, here comes the serious effect, it turns my work into worthless paper for half the population that does not agree with the theses of my director. Therefore, if there is anything resembling a Professional Committee at El Español, it should file a formal complaint immediately. I am sure they will do so. I will keep you punctually informed.