Monedero Cornered: Complutense Investigates Him for Sexual Harassment Allegation

Juan Carlos Monedero is in the eye of the storm. Universidad Complutense de Madrid has opened a confidential report on Juan Carlos Monedero, professor of Political Science and founder of Podemos.

This occurred after receiving a complaint for alleged sexual harassment filed by a student. According to El País, the corresponding protocol has been activated, although the exact date on which the complaint was formalized has not been disclosed.

Due to the confidential nature of the process, it is also unknown at what stage the investigation is. The one being led by Isabel Tajahuerce, the rector's delegate for Equality.

This week it became known that Podemos decided to remove Monedero from party activities after receiving testimonies related to alleged episodes of sexual violence.

Complutense has a form on its website for victims or people in their environment to file complaints. The document recommends including the name of the accused, the type of conduct, dates, places. Also, possible witnesses to activate the protocol against sexual or sexist harassment.

Complaints can be sent to the Equality Unit or referred to this service if submitted to the rectorate or the deanships. The university has had this mechanism in place since 2016.

Monedero Attacks Vito Quiles After Being Asked About Sexual Violence Accusation

The former Podemos leader, Juan Carlos Monedero, was involved in a violent episode against EDATV journalist Vito Quiles by throwing a microphone at him twice. The incident occurred when the reporter asked him about a recent accusation of sexual violence against him. The aggression reflects the tension the founder of Podemos is experiencing after his return to Spain from Venezuela.

Monedero, known for his feminist discourse and his role in founding Podemos, has been recently named in a complaint for sexual violence. An event that contrasts with his party's narrative, which has presented itself as a bastion of feminism and the defense of women's rights. Despite the seriousness of the accusation, the former leader has not given public explanations and has reacted violently to press inquiries.

The incident was recorded and broadcast by EDATV. This has caused a wave of criticism against the founder of Podemos, who has repeatedly attacked media critical of his ideology.

Monedero recently returned to Spain after a period in Venezuela, where he was seen at events supporting Nicolás Maduro. His relationship with the Chavista regime has been controversial on several occasions. Especially due to the subsidies and contracts he has received from the Venezuelan dictatorship.

Now, with a complaint for sexual violence against him and after his violent reaction to the press. His political and media situation becomes even more complicated.