Spain Appoints Official Who Publicly Advocated for Royal Family’s Assassination
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A controversial appointment in Spain has ignited outrage, as a high-ranking government official has openly expressed a desire to kill members of the Spanish Royal Family. The move, described by critics as a descent into “amoral rot,” raises serious questions about the stability of Spanish politics and the judgment of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
On April 3, 2021, Alfonso Ussía reported on his website that the appointment of Enrique Santiago as Secretary of State has sent shockwaves through the nation and beyond. Santiago, identified as a Leninist with ties to the FARC guerilla group, reportedly stated in a recorded interview that he would “go to La Zarzuela Palace in order to liquidate the Royal Family” should a revolution succeed.
The situation is framed by observers as uniquely Spanish, with comparisons drawn to scenarios considered unthinkable in other European nations. “Can you imagine Boris Johnson inviting an individual who has expressed his desire to assassinate Elizabeth II to be part of Her British Majesty’s Government?” one analyst questioned. “Do you see a senior official of the Republic elevated to higher rank after acknowledging his intention to shoot Macron sitting at a government meeting in the Elysée?”
A History of Controversy
Santiago’s past is riddled with controversial associations and justifications for violence. He has reportedly defended the actions of Castroism, lauded Che Guevara as an “exemplary” figure, and downplayed the atrocities committed in Venezuela. Furthermore, Santiago has been a vocal supporter of the FARC, a notorious Colombian narcoterrorist organization responsible for the kidnapping of over 1,200 people between 1996 and 2016, many of whom were subjected to sexual abuse and disappeared.
A photograph circulating online shows Santiago alongside Tanja Nijimeijer, a Dutch FARC assassin accused of executing over 100 kidnapped individuals. Despite this history, and his explicit threats against the King, the Princess of Asturias, and the Infanta Sofía, Sánchez has not only appointed Santiago to a position with a 120,000 euro annual salary, but has seemingly embraced the appointment.
Political Fallout and Public Apathy
The appointment follows the departure of a “dirty vice president” who allegedly ordered Sánchez to appoint his successors, including Santiago and Ione Belarra, a minister described as having “no work history” but whose assets have reportedly increased by 400% since associating with a figure referred to as a “tufted rodent.” Critics allege that Sánchez has effectively dismantled the PSOE and replaced it with a party driven by personal ambition.
The response from the Spanish public has been surprisingly muted, with some observers lamenting the “meek” acceptance of the appointment. A perceived complicity of the media, “kidnapped by the greed of its owners,” is also cited as a contributing factor to the lack of widespread outrage.
A Nation on Edge
The situation has led to fears of a return to the political turmoil of the early 20th century. “There are many of us Spaniards who will prevent Enrique Santiago from approaching Zarzuela,” one individual stated, signaling a potential for direct action.
The appointment of Santiago represents, according to critics, a profound moral and political crisis for Spain. The implications for the country’s stability and its standing on the international stage remain to be seen.
