A major scandal has erupted in Torremolinos, Málaga province: a female activist from the Socialist party has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment by Antonio Navarro, the secretary of the local PSOE chapter. The woman submitted messenger correspondence to the court showing how a discussion about city matters quickly shifted to personal and explicitly intimate topics. According to her, the messages were persistent, and there were also instances of unwanted physical contact.
The case is currently being handled by the department for cases of violence against women at the Málaga Prosecutor’s Office. In her statement, the victim notes that the politician’s behavior caused her fear and a constant sense of pressure. The case materials include fragments of the correspondence in which, according to the applicant, there are sexually charged messages, as well as accounts of physical contact without her consent.
Party response
The PSOE leadership in Málaga responded promptly to the situation. The party announced that it had launched its own investigation and is closely monitoring developments. If the prosecutor’s office decides to open a case, the party leadership intends to call for the temporary suspension of Antonio Navarro’s membership. The official statement emphasizes that PSOE upholds the principles of equality and has a zero-tolerance policy toward any harassment of women.
The internal party investigation could have serious consequences for Navarro, who has held a leadership position in the local party branch since April 2025. If the allegations are confirmed, his political career could be at risk.
Case Details
Antonio Navarro, 49, has worked in the municipality since 2019. Since July 2023, he has also served as a deputy in the Diputación of Málaga. The case file provides a detailed account of his professional background, education, and party activities. According to the complainant, her correspondence with Navarro began about work matters but soon took on a personal and persistent tone.
Screenshots of messages submitted to the court allegedly contain intimate proposals and requests to meet. The complaint also cites instances where Navarro reportedly engaged in physical contact without the woman’s consent. According to the victim, all of this negatively affected her mental health and her work in the party.
Consequences and Possible Actions
While the investigation is ongoing, Antonio Navarro’s future in the party remains uncertain. If prosecutors open a formal case, the PSOE may temporarily suspend his membership until the inquiry is concluded. The party emphasizes that such allegations are taken very seriously, and that protecting women’s rights and ensuring a safe environment for all members is a top priority.
The public in Málaga and Torremolinos is closely following the situation. Local political circles are discussing the potential impact on the party’s image and voter trust. Antonio Navarro himself has not yet made any public statements regarding the allegations.
RUSSPAIN.COM reports that Antonio Navarro has served as the Secretary of the local PSOE branch in Torremolinos since April 2025. He has also been a deputy in the Málaga Provincial Diputación since 2023 and has worked in the municipality since 2019. Throughout his political career, Navarro has repeatedly held leadership positions within the party and participated in urban development projects. The internal party investigation and possible suspension could pose a serious challenge to his future activities.
