{"id":63259,"date":"2026-02-04T20:09:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outono.net\/elentir\/?p=63259"},"modified":"2026-02-06T17:39:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:39:31","slug":"the-creator-of-telegram-points-out-the-risks-of-pedro-sanchezs-digital-censorship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outono.net\/elentir\/2026\/02\/04\/the-creator-of-telegram-points-out-the-risks-of-pedro-sanchezs-digital-censorship\/","title":{"rendered":"The creator of Telegram points out the risks of Pedro S\u00e1nchez's digital censorship"},"content":{"rendered":"

The measures announced yesterday by the President of the Government of Spain<\/a> regarding social media are raising alarm bells.<\/p>\n

Spain deserves a government that monitors the railways, not opinions on social media<\/a><\/rel>
\nCan you imagine a politician forbidding your children from reading books and censoring the ones you read?<\/a><\/rel><\/p>\n

The Spanish socialist leader surely intended to create a smokescreen to cover up<\/strong> his corruption scandals<\/a> and the serious negligence of his government with the railway network<\/a>, but it seems that the smokescreen has backfired. Far from winning him sympathy, the digital censorship announced by Pedro S\u00e1nchez is generating increasing rejection, both inside and outside of Spain<\/strong>, and is also helping to reveal his real motivations, amidst a wave of criticism against his government on the aforementioned issues.<\/p>\n

Yesterday, Twitter owner Elon Musk called S\u00e1nchez \"a tyrant and traitor to the people of Spain\"<\/a>, referring to him as \"Dirty S\u00e1nchez,\" a nickname that has now spread to many countries, becoming a trending topic on Twitter<\/a>. Musk also stated<\/a>: \"S\u00e1nchez is the true fascist totalitarian<\/strong>,\"<\/em> referring to his measures to ban access to social media for those under 16 and impose censorship on user-posted content under the pretext of combating \"hate\" and \"polarization.\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

This Wednesday, another prominent figure in social media also joined the criticism of S\u00e1nchez's digital censorship. This afternoon at 4:19 PM CET, Telegram creator Pavel Durov addressed<\/strong> a message to Spanish users of that network, stating<\/a>:<\/p>\n

My message to Telegram users in Spain \u2757\ufe0f<\/p>\n

Pedro S\u00e1nchez\u2019s government is pushing dangerous new regulations that threaten your internet freedoms.<\/strong> Announced just yesterday, these measures could turn Spain into a surveillance state under the guise of \u201cprotection.\u201d Here\u2019s why they\u2019re a red flag for free speech and privacy:<\/p>\n

1. Ban on social media for under-16s with mandatory age verification:<\/strong> This isn\u2019t just about kids\u2014it requires platforms to use strict checks, like needing IDs or biometrics. <\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Danger: It sets a precedent for tracking EVERY user\u2019s identity, eroding anonymity and opening doors to mass data collection.<\/strong> What starts with minors could expand to all, stifling open discourse.<\/p>\n

2. Personal and criminal liability for platform executives:<\/strong> If \u201cillegal, hateful, or harmful\u201d content isn\u2019t removed fast enough, bosses face jail. <\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Danger: This will force over-censorship\u2014platforms will delete anything remotely controversial to avoid risks, silencing political dissent<\/strong>, journalism, and everyday opinions. Your voice could be next if it challenges the status quo.<\/p>\n

3. Criminalizing algorithm amplification:<\/strong> Amplifying \u201charmful\u201d content via algorithms becomes a crime. <\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Danger: Governments will dictate what you see, burying opposing views and creating echo chambers controlled by the state.<\/strong> Free exploration of ideas? Gone\u2014replaced by curated propaganda.<\/p>\n

4. \u201cHate and polarization footprint\u201d tracking:<\/strong> Platforms must monitor and report how they \u201cfuel division.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Danger: Vague definitions of \u201chate\u201d could label criticism of the government as divisive, leading to shutdowns or fines.<\/strong> This can be a tool for suppressing opposition.<\/p>\n

These aren\u2019t safeguards; they\u2019re steps toward total control. We\u2019ve seen this playbook before\u2014governments weaponizing \u201csafety\u201d to censor critics.<\/strong> On Telegram, we prioritize your privacy and freedom: strong encryption, no backdoors, and resistance to overreach.<\/p>\n

\u270a Stay vigilant, Spain. Demand transparency and fight for your rights.<\/strong> Share this widely\u2014before it\u2019s too late.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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