SpainOn August 2nd, Radio France Internationale dedicated its weekly geopolitics program to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War. However, the content was not focused on historical commemoration but rather served as a platform for Amalio de Marichalar, a Spanish aristocrat who has been organizing protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The program featured nearly 50 minutes of Marichalar’s political discourse, presented as a representative of civil society. Marichalar, who coordinates a platform with declared political goals against Sánchez, has organized demonstrations across Spain and has sent letters to European leaders alleging corruption and institutional coup attempts by the government. His remarks included accusations that Sánchez has 'lost his head' and claimed that the current government seeks to divide Spain into republics. The program omitted key details about Marichalar’s background and political affiliations, presenting him as a neutral figure.
Bias read (Conservative): The article frames Amalio de Marichalar as a legitimate voice of civil society while omitting his clear political agenda against Prime Minister Sánchez. It highlights his connections to conservative figures and his claims of governmental misconduct without providing balanced counterpoints. The tone,
