This Sunday, Daniela Genovez and Karina Sosa filed a complaint with the Prosecutor’s Office against Roberto Silva. While the TSE will evaluate to remove the journalist credential with which it has entered the hotel where the final scrutiny is realized.
The Twitter account of Roberto Silva, a New Ideas activist and youtuber who produces government-related material, was suspended after multiple complaints on the social network following his comments against two former FMLN candidates.
Through his account, Silva posted videos and texts harassing former FMLN deputy candidate Daniela Genovez, who was inside the capital’s hotel where the final scrutiny is being conducted.
Genovez, who noted that he was the victim of harassment by the alleged state radio journalist, filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) and the Office of the Attorney General for the Defense of Human Rights (PDDH).
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“We are afraid that our physical integrity is in danger because we do not know what he is capable of,” Genovez told reporters on Sunday when he was accompanied by MP Karina Sosa, who also extended the complaint to the FGR.
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Silva is an alleged content creator of the YouTube platform and who is close to the officialdom and credential of the state Radio El Salvador allowed him to enter the place where the poll is conducted.
This Sunday, the TSE will study whether to revoke the press credential previously given to Silva following the allegations of two women members of the FMLN for harassment, violence against women and defamation.
Only people with TSE-approved credentials, including journalists, have access to the final scrutiny area.
During the last few hours, a video of Silva insulting Genovez has been circulating on social media. Users on Twitter showed their displeasure at Silva’s harassment and misogynistic attitude.
The president of the Association of Journalists of El Salvador (APES), Angelica Cárcamo, also condemned the expressions of violence against women issued by the youtuber against the two former candidates of the FMLN.
I join the condemnation and repudiation of acts of violence against women by a youtuber who pretended to be a journalist. The subject carried a credential authorized by the @TSEElSalvador in the name of radio El Salvador @ david_david2. the @FGR_SV and the PNC must act immediately.
– Angélica Cárcamo (@Anxelique) March 7, 2021