And this happened during the same timeframe where Spain changed their legal definition of rape, with the “solo sí es sí”. Which some people have called a very progressive move that will save women, while others called it a gross violation of human rights and a killing of the presumption of innocence.
Either way, I don’t think it’s a coincidence that those two things happened at the same time.
The “only yes means yes” law makes it so rapists can actually be prosecuted now.
Before, it wasn’t rape unless you fought back and could prove it.
This article is like the WW1 doctors protesting helmets because they saw 3x as many soldiers come in with head wounds.
“When it comes to sexual assault and rape combined, 64.2 percent of inmates are foreign nationals.”
This is the core of it. Ignoring it for the sake of political correctness doesn’t solve anything.
Didn’t the definition of rape and SA change in Spain in 2020? Hasn’t reporting gone up because of that?
After seeing the headline of the next article I’m hitting X for doubt…
# Italy: Children in Catholic kindergarten kneel and pray to Allah in Treviso, sparking League Party protest
# “We certainly won’t remain silent in the face of these episodes. Here we are talking about a real cultural submission,” said one League politician.
i was raped by an african immigrant who, when i pleaded him to stop because he was hurting me, said “you’re so tight i believe you [are hurting]”, and continued until he was done. and then i limped for two weeks. i didn’t know it then, but the limping and the hip pain were signs of the severe dissociative state my nervous system was slipping into. and stayed there, for some years.
at the time i thought i wouldn’t experience any emotional pain, since i was so used to being raped and used – by other men – but lo and behold, rape is rape, and it doesn’t ask who you are or what you consider rape to be. i was a trouper at being raped by then, and i still lost my will to live and all the happiness and sense of self i had managed to gather and build. i mean, managed to build since the last time someone looted me. welcome to womanhood.
i can’t go to the police because the one time i went, for similar incidents, they pretty much sided with the abuser. later he gave interviews to the media about his difficult childhood, as he campaigned for local elections, but forgot to mention how he also liked to destroy the lives of girls half his age. i still get exhausted after using the toilet (you read that right) because of my unhealed nerve endings or something, and it’s been 20 years now.
these men are not men, and they shouldn’t be treated as such. everyone who has ever raped or abused anyone should be hung by their nuts and left to rot. but that would leave us with how many men? a handful? just look at what soldiers in war do every day. i like to remind people that the path to becoming evil is a soft and slippery one. by the time the opportunity to take advantage of someone arises, you just might do it. what’s the harm. it feels natural.
to the handful left. it’s your job to make them stop. they listen to only other men. they’re really that twisted, that they listen to only other men.
Worthwhile to mention that the source is a hard right site funded from Hungary that has a reputation for unreliable information. Even finding anything about their reliability is difficult.
I’m not sure where they’re getting this data and I can’t find it. The INE (National Statistics Institute) seems to show basically the same numbers (1600 or so) for 2019 and 2023. So if they suddenly tripled in 2024, that means they tripled in one year, not six. Which sounds really weird to me. Admitedly, the INE doesn’t show data for 2024.
El Español is a far right rag and rmx news seems to be the same, so I’d like to see an actual source.
At any rate the El Español article they’re quoting has police comments talking about the causes: more use of drugs to disable the victim, a rise in misogyny among young people, and poor education on consent since many young (and older) rapists aren’t aware that what they’re doing is rape. They ask for more preventative measures against these factors, and also ask for more specialized manpower despite admitting policing rape is very difficult since it usually happens in private.
“91 percent of those convicted of rape in Catalonia are foreigners, with immigrants comprising just 17 percent of the region’s total population.”
This could mean that foreigners are more likely to do it, **OR** it could mean that foreigners are simply more likely to be arrested, prosecuted, and convicted.
This site is a notorious distributor of fake news. They cite a spanish newspaper for the figures given, but the newspaper doesn’t even talk about foreigners so the 64.2% given by them is not based on that source, or any data.
If i wasn’t shit faced drunk after some rare sunshine in the garden on this lovely friday evening.
I’d have read and processed the article myself, instead of getting AI to do it for me
However, i’m fucking impressed as it actually felt more balanced than anything i’ve read in a long time
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The article from Remix News, titled “Crimes of Rape Have Tripled in Six Years Across Spain,” published on May 6, 2025, claims a significant increase in rape incidents in Spain, citing official statistics from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. Below is a fact-check of the key claims in the article, based on available information and critical analysis.
Key Claims and Fact-Check
Claim: Rape incidents reached 5,206 in 2024, nearly tripling the 1,878 cases reported in 2019.
Verification: The article attributes these figures to the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. A report from ZeroHedge, referencing the same data, confirms the 5,206 rape incidents in 2024 and the 1,878 cases in 2019, aligning with the claim of a near-tripling (approximately 2.77 times increase). Additionally, posts on X from users like @RMXnews
and @Tr00peRR
corroborate these numbers, citing the same source.
Analysis: The numerical claim appears consistent across sources referencing the Ministry of the Interior’s statistics. However, without direct access to the primary source (the Ministry’s report), it’s difficult to independently verify the exact figures or the methodology used (e.g., whether the definition of “rape” or reporting criteria changed over time). The increase is plausible but should be contextualized, as changes in reporting practices or legal definitions could contribute to the rise.
Conclusion: Likely accurate, pending direct confirmation from the Ministry’s data.
Claim: This translates to an average of 14 rapes per day in 2024, compared to five daily incidents in 2019, and a woman being raped every hour and 45 minutes.
Verification: Dividing 5,206 incidents by 365 days yields approximately 14.26 rapes per day, consistent with the article’s claim of 14 per day. For 2019, 1,878 incidents divided by 365 days yields about 5.14 rapes per day, aligning with the reported five daily incidents. The “every hour and 45 minutes” claim can be derived from 24 hours divided by 14 incidents, equating to roughly 1.71 hours (or 1 hour and 43 minutes), which is very close to the stated figure.
Analysis: The math checks out based on the provided figures. The dramatic phrasing (“every hour and 45 minutes”) is a rhetorical device but accurately reflects the daily average.
Conclusion: Accurate, based on the reported statistics.
Claim: Regional breakdowns show Catalonia, Madrid, and Andalusia report the highest numbers, with increases noted across all regions.
Verification: The ZeroHedge article, which appears to draw from the same source, also mentions that Catalonia, Madrid, and Andalusia have the highest numbers, with increases across all regions. No specific data or regional figures are provided in the Remix News article or related sources to verify the exact distribution or scale of increases.
Analysis: This claim is plausible, as these are Spain’s most populous regions, which would naturally report higher crime numbers. However, without granular data, it’s impossible to confirm the extent of increases in every region. The lack of specific figures weakens the claim’s verifiability.
Conclusion: Plausible but unverified due to lack of detailed data.
Claim: Cases involving minors, nightlife-related assaults, and group-perpetrated attacks are on the rise.
Verification: The ZeroHedge article echoes this, stating that cases involving minors, nightlife-related assaults, and group attacks are increasing, but it provides no specific data or examples. No other sources in the provided references quantify these trends.
Analysis: This claim is vague and lacks supporting evidence in the article or related sources. While plausible, as these categories are often highlighted in crime reports, the absence of data or specific incidents makes it difficult to confirm. Changes in reporting or public awareness could also inflate these categories without necessarily reflecting a proportional increase in incidents.
Conclusion: Unverified due to lack of evidence.
Claim: Government officials attribute the increase partly to more women coming forward, while making no reference to mass immigration.
Verification: The article cites government officials but does not name them or provide a direct quote. The ZeroHedge piece similarly notes that officials attribute the rise to increased reporting but avoid mentioning immigration. A Spanish campaigner, Elena Ramallo, is quoted criticizing a report for not addressing the “identity of the aggressors,” implying a possible immigration link, but no official data supports this.
Analysis: Increased reporting is a plausible factor, as social campaigns and legal reforms (like Spain’s 2022 “Only Yes Means Yes” law) may encourage more victims to come forward. The article’s emphasis on officials’ silence about immigration seems to push a narrative, especially given the mention of Ramallo’s critique. The claim that 64.2% of inmates for sexual assault and rape are foreign nationals (from ZeroHedge) lacks a clear source and context (e.g., whether this reflects convictions, arrests, or a specific region). Without primary data, the immigration angle remains speculative.
Conclusion: Partially verified (increased reporting is plausible), but the immigration omission and inmate statistic are unverified and potentially misleading without context.
Claim: The “Only Yes Means Yes” law, designed to curb sexual violence, may not be effective, as the surge in cases raises questions.
Verification: Spain’s “Only Yes Means Yes” law, enacted in 2022, redefined sexual crimes to center on consent, following high-profile cases like the 2016 Pamplona gang-rape. The article suggests the law’s ineffectiveness due to rising rape numbers, but provides no evidence linking the law to the trend.
Analysis: Rising rape statistics do not necessarily indicate the law’s failure, as increased reporting could result from greater awareness or stricter legal definitions. Conversely, the law’s implementation may face challenges (e.g., judicial interpretation or enforcement). The claim is speculative without data on convictions, sentencing, or victim outcomes post-2022.
Conclusion: Unverified and speculative, as no causal link is established.
Additional Context and Critical Examination
Source Reliability: Remix News and ZeroHedge, the primary sources, are known for sensationalist or politically charged reporting. Remix News leans right-wing, often emphasizing immigration-related narratives, while ZeroHedge has faced criticism for promoting unverified claims. Their reliance on Ministry of the Interior data is credible in principle, but the lack of direct links to the primary source raises concerns. The absence of mainstream outlets (e.g., El País, BBC) reporting the same figures suggests the story may be amplified by specific ideological lenses.
Reporting Trends: Globally, sexual violence statistics often rise due to improved reporting mechanisms, legal reforms, or social movements (e.g., #MeToo). Spain’s 2022 law aligns with this, potentially inflating reported cases without a proportional increase in actual incidents. This context is underexplored in the article.
Immigration Narrative: The article’s hint at immigration as a factor, via Ramallo’s quote and the ZeroHedge inmate statistic, lacks substantiation. Spain has seen increased immigration, but correlating this with crime requires robust data on perpetrator demographics, which is absent. This risks perpetuating a narrative without evidence, especially given the sensitive nature of the topic.
Data Gaps: The article omits critical details, such as changes in crime definitions, conviction rates, or societal factors (e.g., nightlife culture, economic stress). These could provide a fuller picture of the reported increase.
Conclusion
The article’s core claim—that rape incidents in Spain nearly tripled from 1,878 in 2019 to 5,206 in 2024—is likely accurate, based on consistent reporting across sources citing the Ministry of the Interior. The daily incident calculations (14 per day in 2024, five in 2019) are mathematically sound. However, claims about regional distributions, specific case types (minors, group assaults), and the ineffectiveness of the “Only Yes Means Yes” law are unverified due to insufficient evidence. The suggestion that officials ignore immigration as a factor, coupled with the unverified 64.2% foreign inmate statistic, appears to push a narrative without clear substantiation.
Recommendation: Treat the numerical increase as credible but approach the article’s broader implications (e.g., causes, policy failures, immigration) with skepticism. For a definitive understanding, consult the Spanish Ministry of the Interior’s 2024 crime report directly or seek corroboration from reputable Spanish outlets like El País or RTVE. Always question narratives that selectively omit context or rely on unverified secondary claims.
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And this happened during the same timeframe where Spain changed their legal definition of rape, with the “solo sí es sí”. Which some people have called a very progressive move that will save women, while others called it a gross violation of human rights and a killing of the presumption of innocence.
Either way, I don’t think it’s a coincidence that those two things happened at the same time.
The “only yes means yes” law makes it so rapists can actually be prosecuted now.
Before, it wasn’t rape unless you fought back and could prove it.
This article is like the WW1 doctors protesting helmets because they saw 3x as many soldiers come in with head wounds.
“When it comes to sexual assault and rape combined, 64.2 percent of inmates are foreign nationals.”
This is the core of it. Ignoring it for the sake of political correctness doesn’t solve anything.
Didn’t the definition of rape and SA change in Spain in 2020? Hasn’t reporting gone up because of that?
After seeing the headline of the next article I’m hitting X for doubt…
# Italy: Children in Catholic kindergarten kneel and pray to Allah in Treviso, sparking League Party protest
# “We certainly won’t remain silent in the face of these episodes. Here we are talking about a real cultural submission,” said one League politician.
i was raped by an african immigrant who, when i pleaded him to stop because he was hurting me, said “you’re so tight i believe you [are hurting]”, and continued until he was done. and then i limped for two weeks. i didn’t know it then, but the limping and the hip pain were signs of the severe dissociative state my nervous system was slipping into. and stayed there, for some years.
at the time i thought i wouldn’t experience any emotional pain, since i was so used to being raped and used – by other men – but lo and behold, rape is rape, and it doesn’t ask who you are or what you consider rape to be. i was a trouper at being raped by then, and i still lost my will to live and all the happiness and sense of self i had managed to gather and build. i mean, managed to build since the last time someone looted me. welcome to womanhood.
i can’t go to the police because the one time i went, for similar incidents, they pretty much sided with the abuser. later he gave interviews to the media about his difficult childhood, as he campaigned for local elections, but forgot to mention how he also liked to destroy the lives of girls half his age. i still get exhausted after using the toilet (you read that right) because of my unhealed nerve endings or something, and it’s been 20 years now.
these men are not men, and they shouldn’t be treated as such. everyone who has ever raped or abused anyone should be hung by their nuts and left to rot. but that would leave us with how many men? a handful? just look at what soldiers in war do every day. i like to remind people that the path to becoming evil is a soft and slippery one. by the time the opportunity to take advantage of someone arises, you just might do it. what’s the harm. it feels natural.
to the handful left. it’s your job to make them stop. they listen to only other men. they’re really that twisted, that they listen to only other men.
Worthwhile to mention that the source is a hard right site funded from Hungary that has a reputation for unreliable information. Even finding anything about their reliability is difficult.
I’m not sure where they’re getting this data and I can’t find it. The INE (National Statistics Institute) seems to show basically the same numbers (1600 or so) for 2019 and 2023. So if they suddenly tripled in 2024, that means they tripled in one year, not six. Which sounds really weird to me. Admitedly, the INE doesn’t show data for 2024.
El Español is a far right rag and rmx news seems to be the same, so I’d like to see an actual source.
At any rate the El Español article they’re quoting has police comments talking about the causes: more use of drugs to disable the victim, a rise in misogyny among young people, and poor education on consent since many young (and older) rapists aren’t aware that what they’re doing is rape. They ask for more preventative measures against these factors, and also ask for more specialized manpower despite admitting policing rape is very difficult since it usually happens in private.
“91 percent of those convicted of rape in Catalonia are foreigners, with immigrants comprising just 17 percent of the region’s total population.”
This could mean that foreigners are more likely to do it, **OR** it could mean that foreigners are simply more likely to be arrested, prosecuted, and convicted.
This site is a notorious distributor of fake news. They cite a spanish newspaper for the figures given, but the newspaper doesn’t even talk about foreigners so the 64.2% given by them is not based on that source, or any data.
You might ask yourself why a website that claims to focus on eastern europe has so many news articles about immigrants in western europe, here’s an article that might help: https://vsquare.org/firehose-of-falsehood-russia-disinformation-propaganda-europe/
If i wasn’t shit faced drunk after some rare sunshine in the garden on this lovely friday evening.
I’d have read and processed the article myself, instead of getting AI to do it for me
However, i’m fucking impressed as it actually felt more balanced than anything i’ve read in a long time
——————–
The article from Remix News, titled “Crimes of Rape Have Tripled in Six Years Across Spain,” published on May 6, 2025, claims a significant increase in rape incidents in Spain, citing official statistics from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. Below is a fact-check of the key claims in the article, based on available information and critical analysis.
Key Claims and Fact-Check
Claim: Rape incidents reached 5,206 in 2024, nearly tripling the 1,878 cases reported in 2019.
Verification: The article attributes these figures to the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. A report from ZeroHedge, referencing the same data, confirms the 5,206 rape incidents in 2024 and the 1,878 cases in 2019, aligning with the claim of a near-tripling (approximately 2.77 times increase). Additionally, posts on X from users like @RMXnews
and @Tr00peRR
corroborate these numbers, citing the same source.
Analysis: The numerical claim appears consistent across sources referencing the Ministry of the Interior’s statistics. However, without direct access to the primary source (the Ministry’s report), it’s difficult to independently verify the exact figures or the methodology used (e.g., whether the definition of “rape” or reporting criteria changed over time). The increase is plausible but should be contextualized, as changes in reporting practices or legal definitions could contribute to the rise.
Conclusion: Likely accurate, pending direct confirmation from the Ministry’s data.
Claim: This translates to an average of 14 rapes per day in 2024, compared to five daily incidents in 2019, and a woman being raped every hour and 45 minutes.
Verification: Dividing 5,206 incidents by 365 days yields approximately 14.26 rapes per day, consistent with the article’s claim of 14 per day. For 2019, 1,878 incidents divided by 365 days yields about 5.14 rapes per day, aligning with the reported five daily incidents. The “every hour and 45 minutes” claim can be derived from 24 hours divided by 14 incidents, equating to roughly 1.71 hours (or 1 hour and 43 minutes), which is very close to the stated figure.
Analysis: The math checks out based on the provided figures. The dramatic phrasing (“every hour and 45 minutes”) is a rhetorical device but accurately reflects the daily average.
Conclusion: Accurate, based on the reported statistics.
Claim: Regional breakdowns show Catalonia, Madrid, and Andalusia report the highest numbers, with increases noted across all regions.
Verification: The ZeroHedge article, which appears to draw from the same source, also mentions that Catalonia, Madrid, and Andalusia have the highest numbers, with increases across all regions. No specific data or regional figures are provided in the Remix News article or related sources to verify the exact distribution or scale of increases.
Analysis: This claim is plausible, as these are Spain’s most populous regions, which would naturally report higher crime numbers. However, without granular data, it’s impossible to confirm the extent of increases in every region. The lack of specific figures weakens the claim’s verifiability.
Conclusion: Plausible but unverified due to lack of detailed data.
Claim: Cases involving minors, nightlife-related assaults, and group-perpetrated attacks are on the rise.
Verification: The ZeroHedge article echoes this, stating that cases involving minors, nightlife-related assaults, and group attacks are increasing, but it provides no specific data or examples. No other sources in the provided references quantify these trends.
Analysis: This claim is vague and lacks supporting evidence in the article or related sources. While plausible, as these categories are often highlighted in crime reports, the absence of data or specific incidents makes it difficult to confirm. Changes in reporting or public awareness could also inflate these categories without necessarily reflecting a proportional increase in incidents.
Conclusion: Unverified due to lack of evidence.
Claim: Government officials attribute the increase partly to more women coming forward, while making no reference to mass immigration.
Verification: The article cites government officials but does not name them or provide a direct quote. The ZeroHedge piece similarly notes that officials attribute the rise to increased reporting but avoid mentioning immigration. A Spanish campaigner, Elena Ramallo, is quoted criticizing a report for not addressing the “identity of the aggressors,” implying a possible immigration link, but no official data supports this.
Analysis: Increased reporting is a plausible factor, as social campaigns and legal reforms (like Spain’s 2022 “Only Yes Means Yes” law) may encourage more victims to come forward. The article’s emphasis on officials’ silence about immigration seems to push a narrative, especially given the mention of Ramallo’s critique. The claim that 64.2% of inmates for sexual assault and rape are foreign nationals (from ZeroHedge) lacks a clear source and context (e.g., whether this reflects convictions, arrests, or a specific region). Without primary data, the immigration angle remains speculative.
Conclusion: Partially verified (increased reporting is plausible), but the immigration omission and inmate statistic are unverified and potentially misleading without context.
Claim: The “Only Yes Means Yes” law, designed to curb sexual violence, may not be effective, as the surge in cases raises questions.
Verification: Spain’s “Only Yes Means Yes” law, enacted in 2022, redefined sexual crimes to center on consent, following high-profile cases like the 2016 Pamplona gang-rape. The article suggests the law’s ineffectiveness due to rising rape numbers, but provides no evidence linking the law to the trend.
Analysis: Rising rape statistics do not necessarily indicate the law’s failure, as increased reporting could result from greater awareness or stricter legal definitions. Conversely, the law’s implementation may face challenges (e.g., judicial interpretation or enforcement). The claim is speculative without data on convictions, sentencing, or victim outcomes post-2022.
Conclusion: Unverified and speculative, as no causal link is established.
Additional Context and Critical Examination
Source Reliability: Remix News and ZeroHedge, the primary sources, are known for sensationalist or politically charged reporting. Remix News leans right-wing, often emphasizing immigration-related narratives, while ZeroHedge has faced criticism for promoting unverified claims. Their reliance on Ministry of the Interior data is credible in principle, but the lack of direct links to the primary source raises concerns. The absence of mainstream outlets (e.g., El País, BBC) reporting the same figures suggests the story may be amplified by specific ideological lenses.
Reporting Trends: Globally, sexual violence statistics often rise due to improved reporting mechanisms, legal reforms, or social movements (e.g., #MeToo). Spain’s 2022 law aligns with this, potentially inflating reported cases without a proportional increase in actual incidents. This context is underexplored in the article.
Immigration Narrative: The article’s hint at immigration as a factor, via Ramallo’s quote and the ZeroHedge inmate statistic, lacks substantiation. Spain has seen increased immigration, but correlating this with crime requires robust data on perpetrator demographics, which is absent. This risks perpetuating a narrative without evidence, especially given the sensitive nature of the topic.
Data Gaps: The article omits critical details, such as changes in crime definitions, conviction rates, or societal factors (e.g., nightlife culture, economic stress). These could provide a fuller picture of the reported increase.
Conclusion
The article’s core claim—that rape incidents in Spain nearly tripled from 1,878 in 2019 to 5,206 in 2024—is likely accurate, based on consistent reporting across sources citing the Ministry of the Interior. The daily incident calculations (14 per day in 2024, five in 2019) are mathematically sound. However, claims about regional distributions, specific case types (minors, group assaults), and the ineffectiveness of the “Only Yes Means Yes” law are unverified due to insufficient evidence. The suggestion that officials ignore immigration as a factor, coupled with the unverified 64.2% foreign inmate statistic, appears to push a narrative without clear substantiation.
Recommendation: Treat the numerical increase as credible but approach the article’s broader implications (e.g., causes, policy failures, immigration) with skepticism. For a definitive understanding, consult the Spanish Ministry of the Interior’s 2024 crime report directly or seek corroboration from reputable Spanish outlets like El País or RTVE. Always question narratives that selectively omit context or rely on unverified secondary claims.
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