Introduction
Pablo Iglesias and Inna Afinogenova arrive in Mexico to establish the political manipulation signal, Canal Red.
Pablo Iglesias’s Political Background
Pablo Iglesias, known for his “progressive left” branding, avoids using the term ‘dictatorship’ when referring to Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
As vice president without foreign policy obligations for Pedro Sánchez’s government, Iglesias covertly supported Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s (AMLO) demand for an apology from King Felipe VI to indigenous peoples.
Iglesias’s Ideology vs. His Lifestyle
Class struggle shapes Iglesias’s rhetoric, but his concept of equality appears selective in his personal life.
Iglesias and his wife, politician Irene Montero, purchased a luxurious residence near Guadarrama Park for 600,000 euros (over 14 million pesos), reminiscent of Peña Nieto’s white mansion and José Ramón López Beltrán’s gray house. Iglesias’s is the red one.
Inna Afinogenova and Her Role
Marc Marginedas, a Catalan journalist held captive by ISIS in Syria from 2013 to 2014, is well-acquainted with Inna Afinogenova’s case.
Afinogenova serves as a bridge between Russian propaganda and Spanish social and political movements, enriching prorussian content in Spanish, according to Marginedas.
Canal Red’s Objectives in Mexico
Marc Marginedas revealed that Pablo Iglesias aims to launch anti-US campaigns through Canal Red in Mexico, with Inna Afinogenova as the star presenter.
The objective is to break alliances with Washington and build ties with nations hostile to the White House.
Iglesias’s Alliance with Mexican Public Broadcasting
Iglesias collaborates with the Mexican Public Broadcasting System, led by Jenaro Villamil.
His appearances are seen in the opinion bar of channels 11 and 22 within Masiosare.
Government Support in Mexico
During tense political negotiations with Donald Trump, Jesús Ramírez Cuevas welcomed Iglesias and Afinogenova to Palacio Nacional.
An interview-like encounter with AMLO solidified dogmatic interests between the morenist government and Canal Red.
Key Questions and Answers
- What will Claudia Sheinbaum’s stance be, given the installation of a public relations agency in Mexico by Iglesias and Afinogenova, which appears to be funded partially with public resources from the Mexican state and promotes itself as a plural news channel?
Sheinbaum may express concerns about the timing and implications of such an alliance, especially during tense negotiations with the US.
- Will Pablo Iglesias become the new Epigmenio Ibarra?
Iglesias’s actions in Mexico might lead to comparisons with Ibarra, depending on the success and impact of Canal Red.
