Podcast Summary: Las 7 de Hoy por Hoy | 24 de noviembre de 2025

Podcast: Hoy por Hoy
Host: Àngels Barceló, SER Podcast
Episode: Empieza el juicio a Jordi Pujol y su familia once años después de confesar que tenían una fortuna oculta en Andorra
Date: November 24, 2025

Overview

This episode centers on the start of the high-profile trial against Jordi Pujol, former President of Catalonia, and his family, more than a decade after he confessed to hiding a fortune in Andorra. The episode covers key court cases shaping Spain’s judicial and political news this week, touches on significant developments in international politics (notably Ukraine-Russia peace talks and actions against Venezuela), and explores stories related to Spanish current affairs, digital sexual exploitation, environmental debates, and cultural recommendations.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. El juicio a Jordi Pujol y su familia (00:01 - 05:20)

• Context:
  Begins with the symbolic nature of this long-awaited trial, reflecting on the "untouchable" era of Jordi Pujol, his 23-year reign as Catalan president, and eventual exposure due to the Banca Catalana case and Andorran fortune confession.
• Focus of the Trial:
  Not only Jordi Pujol, now 95 and likely to be exempted from trial due to cognitive decline, but also his clan—his seven children and multiple businessmen—are in the dock for allegedly creating a network that amassed illegal wealth.
• Accusations:
  Crimes include illicit association, document forgery, and tax offenses. The anti-corruption prosecutor seeks 29 years for the eldest, Jordi Pujol Ferrusola, and up to 9 years for the former president himself.
• Historical Reflection:
  Pujol once justified the money as an inheritance and apologized for not regularizing it sooner. The case marks a milestone in public scrutiny towards historical political figures.

Notable Quote:
“Hoy empieza el juicio no solo a Pujol, sino a los Pujol, 11 años después de que el ex president confesara que tenía una fortuna en Andorra.” – Àngels Barceló (00:01)

2. Condena al fiscal general del Estado y reacción política (05:21 - 08:00)

• Case Background:
  The Supreme Court has sentenced Spain’s Attorney General for revealing secrets, causing political tremors. Álvaro García Ortiz must decide whether to resign now or wait for final confirmation.
• Political Responses:
  PM Pedro Sánchez voices respect for the verdict—“Respetamos las sentencias del Tribunal Supremo, las acatamos. Pero podemos manifestar nuestra discrepancia sobre la orientación de esta sentencia y yo la manifiesto.” (07:12)—while the opposition criticizes him for allegedly undermining judicial institutions and deflecting from corruption.
• Public Discontent:
  Demonstrations outside the Supreme Court highlight public frustration. Ex-judge Baltasar Garzón remarks:
  “Quieren una justicia que sea clara, justa y sobre todo, comprensible. Y en este caso no lo es.” (08:00)

3. Otros procesos judiciales clave de la semana (08:01 - 10:00)

• Ábalos Case:
  Ex-minister José Luis Ábalos and advisor Coldo García await a judge’s decision on possible prison terms. The prosecution requests 24 years for Ábalos and nearly 20 for García, underscoring a period dense with legal and political ramifications.

4. Acuerdo de paz en Ucrania y tensiones internacionales (10:01 - 13:59)

• Ukraine-Russia Talks:
  Progress on a 28-point US peace plan, initially requiring Ukrainian territorial concessions and exclusion from NATO. Both Ukraine and the US confirm advances, though details are withheld. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls it “el día más productivo hasta la fecha.”
• Venezuela as Terrorist State:
  The US plans to label Nicolás Maduro and officials as terrorists, raising military alert and interrupting commercial flights. Analyst José Vicente Carrasquero points out that Venezuela’s military is outdated, implying minimal threat to US interests.

5. Política nacional, crisis y protestas sociales (14:00 - 18:00)

• Valencian Crisis Responsabilities:
  Ongoing investigation into tragic management during local emergencies; Vice-president Susana Camarero and others must respond to pointed questions about protocols and responsibility, especially after the deaths of teleassistance users who weren’t warned about the crisis.
• León Forest Fires:
  Around 2,000 people march demanding accountability from the regional government over summer wildfires, with the opposition calling out a “falta de compromiso y de medios”.

6. Informe Save the Children: Juventud y OnlyFans (18:00 - 20:30)

• Findings:
  One in three young Spaniards sees OnlyFans content as legitimate income. Alarmingly, 24% of exploited minors report first contact with aggressors was via OnlyFans, revealing new fronts in digital sexual exploitation.
• Quote:
  “El 70% de los jóvenes no identifica la venta de contenido sexual en Internet como una forma de explotación.” – Catalina Perazzo, Save the Children (19:45)
• Demographics:
  Spain ranks fifth in number of OnlyFans creators, with a huge gender disparity among sellers and predominantly male consumers.

7. Sociedad: Longevidad, luces de Navidad y descubrimientos prehistóricos (20:31 - 25:50)

• Oldest Woman Dispute in Spain:
  Teresa Fernández Casado, 112, from León, seeks recognition as Spain’s most senior citizen.
• Christmas Lights Debate:
  The early lighting of holiday decorations, now widespread, draws criticism for its environmental footprint. Professor Pedro Cuestas (Universidad de Murcia) calls for responsible consumption:
  “¿Nuestro planeta es capaz de sostener estos ritmos de consumo? Mi opinión es que no, pero obviamente es una opinión fundamentada en la investigación y en la evidencia.” (22:30)
• Paleontology News:
  Discovery of cave bear remains in León surprises experts due to previous site vandalism; adds to anthropological knowledge about Iberian fauna 20,000 years ago.

8. Recomendación cultural: Leer a Pasolini (25:51 - end)

• Book Recommendation:
  Pepa Blanes suggests reading 'Petróleo' by Pier Paolo Pasolini, recently published in Spanish, and highlights a new biography by Jordi Corominas.
• Cultural Reflection:
  Pasolini’s unfinished novel and biography are presented as key to understanding his intellectual contributions and their relevance to contemporary debates about power and morality.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Pujol Family Trial:
  “Se juzga a una familia entera, a sus siete hijos y a una decena de empresarios, todos acusados de tejer una supuesta red con la que habrían amasado esa fortuna.” – Àngels Barceló (01:40)

• On Judicial Respect and Disagreement:
  “Respetamos las sentencias… Pero podemos manifestar nuestra discrepancia sobre la orientación de esta sentencia y yo la manifiesto.” – Pedro Sánchez (07:12)

• On OnlyFans Exploitation:
  “El 24% de los chicos y chicas que manifestaban haber sido víctimas de explotación sexual antes de los 18 años nos decían que el primer contacto se había producido a través de OnlyFans.” – Catalina Perazzo, Save the Children (19:45)

• On Christmas Consumption:
  “¿Nuestro planeta es capaz de sostener estos ritmos de consumo? Mi opinión es que no…” – Pedro Cuestas (22:30)

• On Pasolini:
  “Creo que esta muerte banaliza todos sus logros, toda su labor intelectual y todo lo interesante que aún puede ofrecernos…” – Jordi Corominas (26:45)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Pujol Trial coverage: 00:01 – 05:20
• Supreme Court on Attorney General: 05:21 – 07:30
• Protests & reactions: 07:31 – 08:45
• Ukraine & Venezuela updates: 10:01 – 14:30
• Valencian & León Local News: 14:31 – 18:00
• Save the Children—OnlyFans: 18:01 – 20:30
• Society—Oldest Woman, Christmas Lights, Cave Bear: 20:31 – 25:50
• Cultural recommendation: 25:51 – end

This summary captures the depth and breadth of current affairs, social debate, and cultural context explored in this thoroughly packed news edition of 'Hoy por Hoy'.