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Sexual abuse allegations of ‘humiliating’ practices rock Spain’s ruling Sumar coalition

Leftist alliance Sumar, which champions feminism, has already faced a sharp decline in support in regional and European elections

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Inigo Errejon takes part in a debate in Madrid. Photo: Reuters
A leading figure from the junior partner in Spain’s minority government is under investigation following accusations of sexual abuse, officials said on Friday, a day after he suddenly resigned in a blow to the fragile coalition.
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In a letter posted on X on Thursday, Inigo Errejon, the main spokesperson of leftist platform Sumar, said he was leaving politics. He did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the allegations.

On Tuesday, an anonymous account on social media had accused a “well-known Madrid-based politician” of “psychological abuse”, “gaslighting” and “humiliating sex practices”.

After Errejon announced his resignation, actress and TV presenter Elisa Mouliaa wrote on X: “I’m a victim of sexual abuse by Inigo Errejon and want to denounce it.”

Interior Ministry sources said on Friday that a police complaint had been filed against Errejon.

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Errejon’s X post did not refer to the allegations. He explained that his decision to resign was motivated in part by the fact that life in the public eye had led to a “toxic subjectivity that patriarchy multiplies in the case of men”.

President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (right) kisses Jennifer Hermoso of Spain during the medal ceremony of Fifa Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. Photo: Getty Images
President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (right) kisses Jennifer Hermoso of Spain during the medal ceremony of Fifa Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. Photo: Getty Images
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