The ultra agitator David Santos has once again generated controversy and unleashed an internet hoax. He has published a post on his social network X stating that "at 15 years old you can have an abortion or transition with hormones, but you cannot use social media. Desperate measure to avoid the "right-wing radicalization" of young people".
What does the law say?
But from 'El Constitucional', we want to deny these words that lack legal basis. According to Organic Law 2/2010, of March 3, on sexual and reproductive health and the voluntary interruption of pregnancy, minors under 16 years of age can only interrupt a pregnancy if they have the express authorization of one of their legal guardians, such as a father or mother; without that consent, the procedure cannot be carried out even if the minor wishes itRegarding Santos's statement on hormonal treatments for minors, it is incorrect to directly link the trans law with the possibility of starting such treatments. According to the **Law for the real and effective equality of trans people and for the guarantee of LGTBI rights**, minors can request the **change of their legal sex on official documents** from the age of 12: between 12 and 14, **judicial authorization** is required, and between 14 and 16 years of age, **consent from parents or guardians** is needed. The law **does not regulate or automatically authorize hormonal or medical treatments**; any gender-affirming therapy is subject to medical protocols, professional supervision, and parental consent, which is why Santos's statements about hormonal self-determination at 15 years of age are **misleading and lack legal backing**
Objective: to misinform and incite hatred
But this is not an isolated case of intentional disinformation by David Santos. In previous episodes and with the devastating **Dana in Valencia of 2024**, Santos was **one of the first to spread a hoax about the underground parking of the Bonaire shopping center**, claiming on his X account that "86 bodies had already been removed" from inside the parking lot, even before the first inspection was carried out. A hoax that reached more than 11,000 retweets and millions of viewsNow, with his message about abortion, social media, and hormone treatments for minors, Santos follows the same strategy of disseminating false or distorted information to generate alarm and confusion. A common tactic among ultra content creators like Vito Quiles who seek to viralize false controversies about sensitive topics, attempting to amplify social concern