These Are the Socialists Accused of Gender Violence That Equality Rewards

The Ministry of Equality is facing a new controversy. The agency, led by Ana Redondo, has awarded the Medal for the Promotion of Equality Values to two PSOE politicians who were accused of gender violence.

This is confirmed by The Objective. They are Juan Fernando López Aguilar and Fernando Valdés. The award is given to them for "the exercise and promotion of equality values and the elimination of all forms of discrimination based on any personal or social condition."

Starting with López Aguilar, he is the former Minister of Justice who promoted the Comprehensive Law on Gender Violence and a socialist MEP. As the media reports, he was accused in 2015 of alleged mistreatment of his ex-wife.

Due to these accusations, he was removed and suspended from membership until the Supreme Court dismissed the case for lack of sufficient evidence to support the complainant's version.

As for the second, he is a magistrate who was accused of mistreating his wife in 2020. The Supreme Court recognized evidence of the crime, the case was dismissed, and Valdés passed away in 2023 due to health problems. Appointed by PSOE in 2012, he was part of the so-called "progressive majority" of the TC for eight years.

The Award to Sánchez's Lawyer

The Ministry of Equality has awarded the Medal for the Promotion of Equality Values to former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and Begoña Gómez's lawyer. The distinction awarded to Antonio Camacho Vizcaíno recognizes those who have stood out for their work in defending equality and eliminating any type of discrimination.

According to the Official State Gazette (BOE), the Executive has recently created this new Medal and Plaque for the Promotion of Equality Values. Its awarding is in the hands of the Minister of Equality, at the proposal of the Secretary of State for Equality and for the Eradication of Violence against Women, currently led by Aina Calvo Sastre.

With the awarding of the Medal for the Promotion of Equality Values, the Government has highlighted and thanked the commitment of the awardees. This, in the implementation of pioneering legislation that continues to be a reference at an international level.