The Spanish government is studying paralyzing TikTok in Spain due to pedophilic videos

An investigation published in the State has demonstrated that the social network TikTok is full of pedophilic material and that the platform does not prevent its dissemination. According to information published by the media outlet 'Maldita.es', in just over a month, more than 200 profiles have been documented that were publishing explicit images of child sexual abuse, accessible to all users. In light of this news, the Ministry of Youth and Children has sent a letter to the Public Prosecutor's Office to "adopt the necessary measures" to ensure the protection of children and states that it is considering the option of halting the social network's services in Spain "if deemed appropriate".

In 'TikTok, the home of pedophilia', the media outlet Maldita.es claims to have found more than 1,000 videos with pedophilic and sexually explicit content, with posts reaching up to 48 million views. The information explains that some of these images have been published on the network since May and the platform has done nothing about it. The videos, which have been blurred by the media outlet, are highly explicit and have dozens of comments: some users boast about abusing their own children, siblings, or nephews and nieces.

The Minister of Youth and Children, Sira Rego, has requested an urgent meeting with TikTok's representatives in Spain to "hear the platform's explanations, as well as the measures adopted and the immediate actions planned," the ministry explained in a statement. It asserts that the documented facts "are of extreme gravity" and require an "immediate and coordinated" response from all competent administrations, in the face of what could constitute a "violation of children's rights".