The situation with threats against Tesh Sidi once again raises concerns about the safety of public figures in Spain and how quickly online hate can turn into real-life threats. After posting an ironic comment on the legalization of migrants, she faced a wave of aggression, prompting her to file an official complaint with law enforcement. This incident highlights the acute problem of cyberbullying and racial intolerance in Spanish society.
Shortly after publishing her message, Tesh Sidi received more than two thousand insulting and threatening comments. Among them were direct death threats, humiliating remarks, and racist attacks related to her background. The MP noted that these messages were not sent from anonymous accounts, but from real users, which gives the situation a particular urgency.
Sidi herself emphasizes that online abuse has become commonplace, but threats of physical violence amount to a criminal offense. She decided not to ignore the situation and contacted the police as well as the office for combating hate crimes. According to her, the reaction to her ironic post about the naturalization of migrants was unexpectedly aggressive, especially from radical groups.
Public response
Videos posted by the deputy on Instagram have sparked widespread reaction. In them, she details the threats she has received and how they are affecting her life. Sidi also announced her intention to meet with Meta representatives to discuss the lack of oversight regarding this kind of aggression on social networks. She is demanding stricter measures from the platform to prevent threats and insults.
Many users supported the deputy, expressing solidarity and calling for tougher laws against cyberbullying. However, some in society continue to justify such actions, citing freedom of speech. This situation has once again intensified the debate over acceptable online behavior and the responsibility of social networks for content.
The police have already started investigating the threats made against Sidi. The agency is considering opening a criminal case related to incitement of hatred and life threats. If certain users are found guilty, they could face severe penalties.
Consequences for politics
The incident involving Tesh Sidi has become a topic of discussion in parliament and among politicians from different parties. Some deputies called for stricter oversight of online statements, while others advocated for protecting freedom of expression. The question of where to draw the line between criticism and crime remains unresolved.
The case of Sidi is not the first in a series of similar incidents in Spain. In recent years, several politicians and public figures have faced threats after publishing on social media. Each time, these events spark a wave of discussion, but so far no systemic changes have taken place.
In the near future, the deputy is expected to meet with Meta representatives, where she intends to advocate for new tools to protect users from harassment and threats. The issue of regulating social media activity is becoming increasingly relevant as the number of such incidents grows.
Context and similar cases
In recent years, threats against public figures in Spain have become more frequent following their statements online. In 2025, a similar situation happened to one of the mayors of Andalusia, who also received hundreds of threatening messages after commenting on migration policy. Police then opened a criminal case, and some of the accounts involved in the harassment were temporarily suspended by social media platforms. In 2024, a prominent Barcelona journalist faced a mass cyberattack after publishing an investigation into corruption, prompting a public debate about the need to tighten control over online threats. These cases show that the problem remains urgent and requires a comprehensive approach from both the government and tech companies.
