In 2025, Spain recorded approximately 2,000 hate messages daily on social media, which surged to 33,000 on July 12, marking a 1,500% increase. Most of these hateful posts targeted individuals from North Africa and included aggressive language. Despite the spike coinciding with the Torre Pacheco riots, social media companies maintained routine moderation practices, removing a small percentage of reported content. In 2024, the government had notified platforms of 2,870 hate messages, with only 35% removed and a mere 4% addressed within 24 hours. Notably, social network X received the highest notifications but removed the least content.
On July 12, 2025, Spain experienced a peak of 33,000 hate messages on social media, reflecting a significant connection between digital hate speech and real-world events.
Despite the alarming rise in hate messages, social media platforms did not significantly alter their content moderation practices, continuing with routine actions.
Companies like X, Facebook, and Instagram removed only a fraction of reported hate speech, with only 35% of 2,870 notified pieces being taken down.
The majority of hate messages targeted North African individuals, with an alarming focus on violent language and calls for citizen attention regarding safety.
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