Hoy por Hoy – Las 7 de Hoy por Hoy | González Amador señala a García Ortiz por la filtración de los correos

Host: Ángeles Barceló (SER Podcast)
Date: November 5, 2025

Main Theme

This episode dives into the political and judicial turmoil surrounding Alberto González Amador, the partner of Madrid’s president Isabel Díaz Ayuso. Amid a high-profile Supreme Court trial, González Amador directly accuses Spain’s Attorney General García Ortiz of leaking incriminating emails—a move he says led to a public and personal lynching. The episode then pivots to additional headline issues, including a major corruption probe in the Canary Islands, emotional testimony from flood victims’ families in Valencia, international political shifts in New York, market drama with Telefónica’s stock, and a cultural roundup.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. González Amador’s Declaration in the Supreme Court (00:02–08:10)

• González Amador testifies that he is the target of a coordinated campaign by prosecutors, government ministers, and journalists, all allegedly motivated by his relationship with Madrid’s president.
• Direct Accusation: He points the finger at Attorney General García Ortiz, blaming him for leaking emails in which Amador’s lawyer allegedly admitted to tax crimes.
  • Quote:

    “El Sr. García Ortiz, el fiscal general del Estado, me había matado públicamente a raíz de la revelación... Me han destrozado la vida. Entonces llevo gastado en esto. Es que no sé, es que lo que puede pasar o me voy de España o me suicido.” (Alberto González Amador, 01:08)

• The presiding judge responds to these desperate comments:
  • Quote:

    “No le recomiendo ninguna de las dos cosas, le dijo. En todo caso, hable con su abogado.” (Judge, 01:30)

• González Amador presents himself as a victim, claiming he’s suffered only because of his romantic link to Ayuso:
  • He describes reputational ruin, stating his online presence is marked by “un estudio de Google en el cual hay una relación de 14 a 1 sobre Alberto González Amador, novio de Ayuso...” (02:15)
  • Speaks of his employees being affected by the association and his own inability to lead a normal life.
• Amador admits to OK'ing his lawyer to negotiate a plea deal, seeking a resolution “rápido y sin ruido” (02:56).
• He claims misinformation about the prosecution’s willingness to make a deal was spread by Miguel Ángel Rodríguez (Ayuso’s Chief of Staff), who admitted in court that he circulated a misleading email to journalists (04:10).

2. Political and Media Ramifications (04:45–07:00)

• Rodríguez’s rationale:
  • He justifies his actions by saying, “él es un periodista sin fuentes, no un notario,” downplaying accuracy as a journalistic standard (05:15).
• Ministers and even the Prime Minister have called González Amador a “defraudador confeso” (admitted fraudster), but the episode clarifies he’s never confessed (05:55).
  • Quote:

    “No es un delincuente, no es un defraudador. Es un español que ha querido llegar a un acuerdo con Hacienda y Hacienda no le ha permitido llegar a ese acuerdo.” (Narrator summarizing Rodríguez’s view, 06:15)

• Tensions between the press, judiciary, and political actors are foregrounded as contributing to the unprecedented public scandal.

3. Corruption Probe in the Canary Islands (07:10–09:05)

• A UCO report links Ángel Víctor Torres (current minister and former Canary Islands president) to figures involved in profiteering from mask sales during the pandemic.
• Messages show Torres intervened to fast-track payments to a mask supplier.
• However, investigators conclude no criminal conduct by Torres:
  • Quote (Torres):

    “No hay absolutamente nada en este informe de la UCO ni de mordidas, ni de comisiones... ni de ninguna de las circunstancias y acusaciones que me han estado profiriendo durante casi año y medio de una manera absolutamente vil.” (09:00)

• Further legal action is promised against those spreading false allegations.

4. Valencia Flood Commission & Political Fallout (09:30–12:00)

• Families of flood victims testify before parliament, blaming local government’s mismanagement:
  • Quote (Dolores Ruiz):

    “Fue un infierno lo que yo viví, porque perdí todo, mi familia, todo, y la casa, el trabajo de mi marido y de mis hijos, que esa casa la hicieron ellos.” (11:15)

• Controversy as right-wing and PP deputies refuse to applaud the victims, justifying it as “el aplauso del silencio” (César Sánchez, 11:50).
• Ongoing negotiations for regional leadership, with Vox demanding programmatic concessions and expressing mistrust in PP (13:00).

5. World News & Markets (12:05–14:10)

• In New York, Zoran Mamdani becomes the city’s first socialist mayor, marking a political milestone (12:15).
• US Navy bombings on alleged narco-boats in the Pacific result in more deaths; at least 60 fatalities so far this year.
• Telefónica’s shares have crashed over 12% after announcing dividend cuts, marking its worst session in five years (13:20).

6. International: Shein’s Controversial Paris Store (14:13–16:30)

• Chinese e-commerce platform Shein opens its first physical store in Paris amid controversy over sales of childlike sex dolls on its website—now under investigation by French authorities.
  • Shein offers “dar los nombres de las personas que han comprado estas muñecas pornográficas en su web” (15:20).
  • The scandal intensifies existing criticisms of Shein’s low prices undermining French businesses.
  • Government officials have threatened to ban the retailer.

7. Culture, Regional News & Human Stories (16:45–21:00)

• In Granada, the Picasso painting Naturaleza muerta con guitarra, thought to have been stolen, is found and displayed after a bizarre misplacement by an art shipping company (17:10).
• Vigo’s mayor Abel Caballero announces (with playful drama) that Christmas lights will be illuminated on November 15 (18:30).
• In Cáceres, a woman’s search for her grandmother's lost rings highlights sentimental loss and local solidarity (19:30).
• Santiago de Compostela promotes quantum mechanics outreach events in casual “cañas” settings (20:10).

8. Cultural Recommendation: ‘El imperativo categórico’ (21:05–end)

• Raquel García recommends a hit play now in Madrid, dramatizing the housing crisis and personal hardship faced by playwright Victoria Spunberg.
  • The narrative addresses the struggles of freelancers, the generational impact of housing precarity, and the emotional fallout of eviction.
  • Quote (Victoria Spunberg):

    “Buscando piso me encontré con situaciones muy grotescas y muy humillantes... mujer sola, que te dedicas al teatro y Además dices dramaturga y no saben ni lo que quiere decir.” (21:30)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Alberto González Amador, on public ruin
  “Yo pasé a ser el delincuente confeso del Reino de España. Estaba muerto, pero era el delincuente… Me han destrozado la vida. Entonces llevo gastado en esto. Es que no sé, es que lo que puede pasar o me voy de España o me suicido.” (01:08)
• Judge’s response to Amador
  “No le recomiendo ninguna de las dos cosas, le dijo. En todo caso, hable con su abogado.” (01:30)
• Rodríguez defends misinformation
  “Yo soy periodista, no notario.” (05:15)
• Torres denies corruption claims
  “No hay absolutamente nada en este informe de la UCO ni de mordidas, ni de comisiones… ni de ninguna de las circunstancias y acusaciones que me han estado profiriendo durante casi año y medio de una manera absolutamente vil.” (09:00)
• Flood victim Dolores Ruiz on her loss
  “Fue un infierno lo que yo viví, porque perdí todo, mi familia, todo, y la casa, el trabajo de mi marido y de mis hijos...” (11:15)
• Shein scandal in France
  “El portavoz de Shein… han ofrecido dar los nombres de las personas que han comprado estas muñecas pornográficas en su web.” (15:20)
• Victoria Spunberg on housing precarity
  “Buscando piso me encontré con situaciones muy grotescas y muy humillantes... mujer sola, que te dedicas al teatro...” (21:30)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02–08:10: González Amador’s court testimony, accusations, repercussions
• 08:10–09:05: Canary Islands corruption probe
• 09:30–12:00: Flood victims’ testimony, political responses in Valencia
• 12:05–14:10: New York’s mayoral result, US navy news, Telefónica crash
• 14:13–16:30: Shein’s Paris controversy
• 16:45–18:30: Picasso art recovery, cultural news in Spain
• 18:30–19:30: Vigo Christmas lights announcement
• 19:30–21:00: Cáceres lost ring story, Santiago science outreach
• 21:05–end: Theatre recommendation: ‘El imperativo categórico’

Tone & Style

Consistent with Hoy por Hoy: engaged, critical, insightful, with a mix of investigative journalism and conversational storytelling. The episode blends somber commentary with lighter cultural moments, maintaining a rapid yet accessible flow.

For Listeners

This summary covers the complex and interwoven themes of judicial spectacle, media ethics, local and international politics, and Spanish cultural life. It showcases how personal scandals intersect with structural issues—corruption, propaganda, victimization, and resilience. Even if you missed the episode, these highlights offer a full panorama of today's most relevant Spanish (and international) topics.