A report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil has identified Cristina Narbona, president of the PSOE, as being aware of the illicit activities of the party’s cloacas network. According to the document submitted to Judge Santiago Pedraz of the National Court, Narbona was reportedly informed directly by the party’s former Secretary of Organization, Santos Cerdán, about the workings of this scheme.
Investigation Details
The report highlights a key conversation that took place on April 24, 2024, between Leire Díez, the network’s operational leader and a former Correos executive, and Cristina Narbona. During this discussion, based on intercepted communications, Díez allegedly spoke about “redirecting attacks” against President Pedro Sánchez, providing “qualified assistance,” and spinning the media narrative on the situation. This meeting occurred soon after Pedro Sánchez issued a controversial “Letter to the Citizenry” following the revelation that his wife, Begoña Gómez, was under judicial investigation.
In another exchange, Narbona reportedly referenced matters previously discussed with Santos Cerdán, suggesting that she was fully aware of the coordinated actions within the upper ranks of the Socialist Party. This connection further underscores suspicions of complicity among the party’s leadership.
The Function of “El One” Within the Network
The UCO report also details a series of messages that implicate Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who appeared in the exchanges under the alias “El One.” These communications outline how Sánchez reportedly conveyed his backing for the covert activities through Santos Cerdán. In a particularly noteworthy message dated February 15, 2025, Díez notified Vicente Fernández, former president of SEPI, that Sánchez had approved her initiatives. Her message stated: “Yesterday, ‘El One’ told Santos to let me know that I’m doing an outstanding job and should keep moving forward.”
The network’s actions appeared to intensify after Sánchez released his “Letter to the Citizenry” on April 24, 2024, a moment that represented a pivotal shift in the PSOE’s approach to managing the crisis, and two days afterward, Santos Cerdán called a gathering at the PSOE headquarters in Ferraz with senior party members present, including Leire Díez and other trusted associates.
PSOE’s Reaction
After these details emerged, the PSOE dismissed the allegations as “false and intolerable.” The party stated that the behaviors cited in the report were “individual” actions that did not reflect the party’s official practices. It also vowed to take action against any identified persons attempting to misuse the party’s name for personal gain.
Conclusion
The involvement of Cristina Narbona and other PSOE leaders in this network places the party’s internal operations and its leadership’s duties under scrutiny, and as the inquiry moves forward, the case underscores concerns about ethical conduct and transparency within one of Spain’s major political organizations.
Source: OKDiario – https://okdiario.com/espana/uco-revela-presidenta-cristina-narbona-psoe-conocia-cerdan-que-cloaca-queria-reconducir-ataques-sanchez-17650610
