Del telemaratón solidario al odio a las ONG
Summary
This episode examines the rising hostility toward humanitarian NGOs in Spain, triggered by a violent attack in Ceuta and fueled by disinformation. Host Juan Luz Sánchez discusses how traditional charitable organizations are now targets of coordinated campaigns that mimic international patterns of political repression. Expert Montse Santolino explains the strategy of delegitimizing these groups to undermine the European social model, while also highlighting the impact on vulnerable populations who rely on their aid.
Topics discussed
Intro: From solidarity marathons to hatred for NGOs
The Ceuta incident: Attack on a car and WhatsApp rumors
Context: Growing hostility towards humanitarian organizations
Misinformation about Red Cross and other major NGOs
International trends: Harassment of LGTBI+ entities in Jerez
Global shift: US policy changes and impact on Spanish volunteers
Montse Santolino: Patterns of attacks from Russia to Bukele
Case study: Attacks on NGOs during the Valencia DANA crisis
Security protocols and silence as protection for large NGOs
Psychology of the donor: How trust turns into suspicion
The perverse logic of outsourcing social services to NGOs
European vs US models of social organization and democracy
Conclusion: NGOs as the last barrier for vulnerable groups
Sponsor: Triodos Bank and ethical finance
Outro and credits for Un Tema al Día
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