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A Chinese Website Already Used Pablo Iglesias's Image to Sell Anti-theft Alarms

The former second vice president of the Government appeared as a thief trying to enter a room where there are children

Pablo Iglesias was one of the most prominent figures in Spanish politics, known for his controversies. However, the truth is that today, other controversies are closing in on him.

The former second vice president of the Government had an extensive history of appearances on television programs. In addition to other unconventional formats that were not common among politicians.

Some of these "appearances" were beyond his control, yet they still reached the public.

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They used Pablo Iglesias's image as if he were a thief | Redes sociales

On social media, several screenshots began circulating showing an advertisement from the Aliexpress website. It promoted a company called Kerui, which sold anti-theft alarms. In one of the advertising banners, Pablo Iglesias appeared entering a room with children.

It was insinuated that he was the thief, while the alarm was triggered by his presence.

Shortly after the news began to spread, the link directing to the ad content was removed by the online sales platform. However, many users shared the screenshots of the controversial ad.

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Pablo Iglesias in the center of the controversy | Europa Press

The reality is that the image went viral quickly in November 2020.

The truth is that now, Pablo Iglesias is back in the news for a delicate case.

Iglesias and Montero Cornered: Monedero Threatens to Publish Their 'Whatsapps'

Juan Carlos Monedero, co-founder of Podemos, refuses to stay out of politics and the party he helped create. In recent days, he has sent messages to his close circle claiming to have screenshots that would disprove the official version of Podemos's leadership.

According to Monedero, these messages would show that Pablo Iglesias and Irene Montero aren't telling the whole truth. This, regarding the tensions that have marked their relationship with the party since the spring of 2023.

In one of his statements, he hints at a warning. He hopes not to be forced to disclose that evidence to dismantle what he considers a manipulation of the facts.

The conflict arises after statements by Ione Belarra, who claimed that Monedero was removed from the party as soon as certain complaints about his conduct became known. However, internal sources claim that his departure from the Instituto República y Democracia, linked to Podemos, occurred before the 2023 general elections. And that his separation wasn't motivated by those accusations.

All this, according to the digital publication ABC.

Complutense Avoids Another Scandal and Removes Monedero After Being Accused of Sexual Harassment

Juan Carlos Monedero will not teach again at the Complutense University of Madrid. This decision is due to a sexual harassment complaint filed by a student. The faculty has decided to remove the professor from the courses "Contemporary Political Theory" and "Theory and Practice of Democracies."

The Student Delegation of the Faculty of Political Science and Sociology expressed their "logical concern" about the information related to Monedero. In response, the university has opted to suspend him temporarily until further notice.

From the Faculty of Political Science and Sociology, it has been indicated that they are working to have these courses taught by a substitute. The goal is to ensure that academic activity proceeds normally in the coming weeks.

Monedero has been at the center of controversy following the opening of a confidential report by the Complutense University. This process was activated after receiving a complaint from a student for alleged sexual harassment. However, details about when the complaint was formalized are unknown.

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