Oct 14 - Government Condemns ‘Threats’ to Chief Minister
With recent Spanish articles targeting Chief Minister Fabian Picardo directly, the Gibraltar Government has today condemned allegations contained in an article by Spanish on-line newspaper ‘El Confidencial’ detailing that the Spanish secret services have been following Mr. Picardo’s footsteps.
A statement released by No. 6 insists that these details ‘could possibly explain a number of peculiar coincidences that have manifested themselves recently.’ Regarding these ‘coincidences’ a No.6 spokesperson explained that he could not comment on them due to the on-going investigation into Spanish incitement of hate, being carried out by a Government commissioned legal team.
The Government considers that the allegations contained in this article constitute a threat against the person of Mr. Picardo for his efforts as Chief Minister of Gibraltar and it roundly condemns these comments without reservation. The statement continues, ‘it would also cause a grave diplomatic incident if the security services of a foreign country were found to be operating in Gibraltar.’
The Government has also claimed that it will be taking legal advice on this matter, as well as making a report to the Royal Gibraltar Police.
