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.
Inquiry Overview
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 Role of “El One” in the Network
The UCO report also documents several messages implicating Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who was referred to in communications under the alias “El One.” These messages describe how Sánchez allegedly expressed support for the clandestine operations through Santos Cerdán. In one notable message sent on February 15, 2025, Díez informed Vicente Fernández, former president of SEPI, that Sánchez had endorsed her actions. Quoting her message: “Yesterday, ‘El One’ told Santos to tell me that I’m doing an excellent job and to keep going.”
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.
Response from PSOE
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.
Final Thoughts
The connection of Cristina Narbona and other PSOE leaders to this network casts a shadow on the party’s internal operations and the responsibilities of its leadership. As the investigation progresses, this case spotlights the issues of transparency and ethics within one of Spain’s key political organizations.
Source: OKDiario – https://okdiario.com/espana/uco-revela-presidenta-cristina-narbona-psoe-conocia-cerdan-que-cloaca-queria-reconducir-ataques-sanchez-17650610