The Spanish Socialist president, Pedro Sánchez, often proudly highlights his leadership at the head of a government that defines itself as "feminist," in which the supposed "social advances" are the central axis of the legislative term.
However, official data contradict the discourse of the left-wing leader, who last week claimed that Spain is “almost” one of the world's safest countries. Reports from the Ministry of the Interior itself refute that statement, revealing alarming figures: sexual assaults involving penetration have soared by 276.7% since Sánchez took office.
A report prepared by Jupol, the largest union in the National Police, based on statistics from the Ministry of the Interior, highlights the sharp increase in rapes in Spain since 2017, the year before the vote of no confidence that brought Sánchez to power, up to 2024, the last year with complete annual data available.
The document also contradicts the political assessment the president made last Monday from La Moncloa, where he falsely claimed that Spain enjoys a high level of security. “I'm not going to say in the world, but almost,” he stated with evident satisfaction.
