Socialist Politician Justifies Leaked Audios: A Years-Long Investigation

Spanish Socialist Politician Leire Díez Defends Leaked Audios as Part of Investigative Journalism In a recent press conference, Leire Díez, a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), addressed the controversy surrounding leaked audio recordings. Díez clarified that the audios are part of an extensive journalistic investigation she's been conducting for several years for an upcoming book. The book is focused on the actions of what is known as the "patriotic police," a term used to describe certain police operations that have been criticized for their targeting of political opponents, particularly left-leaning parties such as Podemos. "This work began as a result of the well-known Kitchen cases," Díez explained, referring to a series of alleged illegal activities by Spanish security forces. "In this task, I have had detailed knowledge of many of these scandals, directly from the people affected." Díez's investigation involved interviews, data compilation, and analysis of judicial processes, all aimed at providing a comprehensive account of the issue. Díez's statement aims to shed light on her journalistic work and defend her actions against accusations of impropriety. Her explanation emphasizes her belief in the possibility of being both a socialist and a journalist, committed to uncovering the truth.