Partido Popular Releases Controversial AI-Generated Video for International Women's Day
The video targets leftist parties and features prominent figures in contentious depictions, prompting criticism from Equality Minister.
On March 8, 2025, the Partido Popular (PP) released a video created using artificial intelligence (AI), coinciding with International Women's Day.
The video features fictional recreations of leaders from leftist parties in Spain participating in a mock demonstration.
Among the controversial depictions are images of the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, and former Minister of Transport, José Luis Ábalos, holding a catalog of women.
Ábalos is also seen in another scene carrying a banner reading, 'I am a feminist because I am a socialist.'
The video similarly portrays Juan Carlos Monedero, a co-founder of Podemos, naked, following his recent removal from the party due to allegations of sexual harassment.
Íñigo Errejón, a former parliamentary spokesperson for Sumar, is depicted in a protest holding a sign that states, 'Sister, I believe you,' following a report of a sexual assault allegation against him.
Additionally, Begoña Gómez, the wife of Pedro Sánchez, is shown wearing a purple shirt emblazoned with 'empowered woman,' while Irene Montero, the former Minister of Equality and a Podemos leader, is depicted in a garment that reads, '1,400 aggressors benefited,' referencing a reduction in penalties due to the 'only yes is yes' law.
The video also features Yolanda Díaz holding a sign that says, 'Pedro is a clown,' and Pablo Iglesias wearing a shirt with the name 'Maril Montero,' referencing a journalist whom he had previously insulted in a private message.
The PP accompanied the video with the statement, 'The demonstration you won’t see today.' This use of AI to deliver a political message marks a return for the party, following a recent controversy on March 6, 2025, when they published another video titled 'The Island of Corruptions' to caricature socialist leaders amidst ongoing corruption allegations against the PSOE.
The earlier video was eventually retracted after complaints from the government of the Dominican Republic.
In response to the PP's provocative video, Equality Minister Ana Redondo criticized the party, stating they are 'at the antipodes of the advancement of rights' and emphasized that such videos demonstrate a lack of respect for the feminist movement and for significant days that celebrate women's contributions.
The video features fictional recreations of leaders from leftist parties in Spain participating in a mock demonstration.
Among the controversial depictions are images of the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, and former Minister of Transport, José Luis Ábalos, holding a catalog of women.
Ábalos is also seen in another scene carrying a banner reading, 'I am a feminist because I am a socialist.'
The video similarly portrays Juan Carlos Monedero, a co-founder of Podemos, naked, following his recent removal from the party due to allegations of sexual harassment.
Íñigo Errejón, a former parliamentary spokesperson for Sumar, is depicted in a protest holding a sign that states, 'Sister, I believe you,' following a report of a sexual assault allegation against him.
Additionally, Begoña Gómez, the wife of Pedro Sánchez, is shown wearing a purple shirt emblazoned with 'empowered woman,' while Irene Montero, the former Minister of Equality and a Podemos leader, is depicted in a garment that reads, '1,400 aggressors benefited,' referencing a reduction in penalties due to the 'only yes is yes' law.
The video also features Yolanda Díaz holding a sign that says, 'Pedro is a clown,' and Pablo Iglesias wearing a shirt with the name 'Maril Montero,' referencing a journalist whom he had previously insulted in a private message.
The PP accompanied the video with the statement, 'The demonstration you won’t see today.' This use of AI to deliver a political message marks a return for the party, following a recent controversy on March 6, 2025, when they published another video titled 'The Island of Corruptions' to caricature socialist leaders amidst ongoing corruption allegations against the PSOE.
The earlier video was eventually retracted after complaints from the government of the Dominican Republic.
In response to the PP's provocative video, Equality Minister Ana Redondo criticized the party, stating they are 'at the antipodes of the advancement of rights' and emphasized that such videos demonstrate a lack of respect for the feminist movement and for significant days that celebrate women's contributions.
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