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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Racist Rhetoric Follows Child's Tragic Death

Published: 2024-08-21

The tragic murder of an 11-year-old boy in Mocejón, Toledo, has sparked a wave of racist rhetoric and misinformation on social media, primarily driven by far-right figures like Alvise Pérez and members of Vox.

These groups falsely linked the crime to immigrants, despite the suspect being a local Spanish man with no immigrant ties.

The spread of these false narratives has prompted the Spanish Prosecutor's Office to consider legal reforms, including banning access to social media for those committing hate crimes and ensuring users are properly identified.

The government supports these measures, emphasizing the need to combat hate speech and misinformation, which have been exacerbated by public figures.

The incident highlights the growing concern over xenophobic campaigns in Spain, as authorities work to address the misuse of social media platforms to incite discrimination and hostility.