The story of Jeffrey Epstein is not just that of a pedophile who ran a prostitution ring catering to wealthy men worldwide. It is also a story of money, politics, and above all, power. Epstein used sex to buy favors and influence, but also to obtain information and increase his fortune. The American magnate, who committed suicide in 2019 in a New York prison, had a network of accomplices who procured young models and minors for him. But he was also the mastermind behind the scheme. What did the wealthy men who came to him want? He provided it and opened the doors of the island to them. Little Saint James: a paradise in the Caribbean where he invited some of the most influential people on the planet and where some of these men assaulted and raped dozens of minors.

In recent years, the PSOE has attempted on several occasions, using various mechanisms, to introduce legal changes that would lead to the abolition of prostitution. However, each time it has attempted this, it has encountered opposition from the majority of its members. A few days ago, and weeks after the audio recordings of Ábalos and Koldo came to light in which they talked about hiring prostitutes, the Minister of Equality, Ana Redondo, asserted that now is the "political moment" to try again. It will once again be a difficult path for the Socialists, as even their governing partner, Sumar, opposes the PSOE's approach on this issue. However, the executive has two open fronts regarding gender-based violence where it could have greater success.