Feminist activists Maria Gonzalez and Elena Reines clashed on live television with Marcos de Quinto over sexual violence allegations during the Ceuta migration crisis.
The debate took place during a broadcast of the morning show Espejo Publico on the Spanish network Antena 3.
Speaking on the program, Maria Gonzalez stated that feminism must condemn every sexual assault regardless of the origin or nationality of the alleged perpetrator.
Gonzalez rejected making any distinction between victims based on where they come from. She said that feminist workers in Ceuta actively report abuse and provide help in all cases of violence.
Political Debate on Antena 3
During the broadcast, Gonzalez criticized those who only express concern for victims when the topic can be used politically against immigration. She accused far right sectors of manipulating cases involving migrant women and young girls for xenophobic purposes.
Reines joined Gonzalez in asserting that feminist activists have never remained silent in the face of sexual violence, denouncing what both activists called the political utilization of migrant women.
In response, Marcos de Quinto, who was present on set at the Atresmedia studio in Madrid, questioned what he called the silence of certain feminist sectors when alleged aggressors are Muslim.
De Quinto argued that some feminists hide instances of sexual assault for ideological reasons, asserting that concern for victims must always be placed above the background of the offender.
Migration and Enclave Context
Ceuta is an autonomous Spanish city located on the North African coast bordering Morocco. Its geographic position makes it a primary crossing point for migrants seeking entry into Europe, making border issues a recurring topic in national political discussions.
The morning show Espejo Publico is a long running current affairs broadcast on Antena 3, one of the main commercial television channels in Spain operated by media company Atresmedia.
The exchange on set reflected broader friction within Spanish public discourse over potential double standards in reporting sexual offenses and the political debate surrounding immigration control.
