¿QUÉ CONSECUENCIAS está teniendo el caso EPSTEIN en UK? | Podcast HOY EN EL PAÍS

The Jeffrey Epstein case is no longer just a US problem: it has become a stress test for other governments and institutions that seemed immune. In the UK, the massive declassification of documents has put the ambassador in Washington in the spotlight and placed the prime minister who appointed him in a very delicate position. While Downing Street tries to contain the scandal, the Royal Family is once again under suspicion. The Epstein papers have triggered several crises in Europe. In the UK, the focus is on Peter Mandelson, the ambassador in Washington. He dealt with the millionaire Epstein, who, it should be remembered, was accused of running a network exploiting women, many of them minors. He maintained contact with him after Epstein had been convicted of sex crimes. The Starmer government is trying to mitigate the damage, but it is proving difficult. British society is shaken because the Epstein papers have not only jeopardized its government, but have also implicated the Royal Family. Prince Andrew, former Duke of York and brother of King Charles III, has appeared in this latest batch of declassified documents in some embarrassing photos, in which he can be seen on all fours on top of a woman whose face is covered. Ana Fuentes speaks with Rafa de Miguel, El País correspondent in London, and Martín Bianchi, a reporter for EL PAÍS Semanal, specializing in royal families among other things, to understand the earthquake that is shaking the main British institutions. 00:00 UK enters the Epstein crisis: Downing Street and the Crown in the spotlight 01:22 Why was Peter Mandelson appointed ambassador? 03:08 The Chief of Staff's Role in That Decision 04:50 Mandelson's Prior Warnings and Contacts with Epstein After His Conviction 06:12 Friendly Fire and Internal Pressure in Labour 07:51 Possible Replacements in the Party: Names and Options 09:07 The Prime Minister's Defense and the Chief of Staff's Departure 11:00 The Royal Family: Andrew's Background and Charles III's Moves 13:10 Will Buckingham Palace Cooperate? What Will Prince Andrew Do? 14:10 Titles, Residence, and Damage Control Surrounding Andrew 15:25 Other Monarchies Implicated (Norway, Sweden, Spain) 18:19 Ghislaine Maxwell's "Key" and Possible Revelations 21:22 Is There Immunity? Legal Scenarios if the Investigation Proceeds CREDITS: Produced by: Víctor Rojo Presented by: Ana Fuentes With information from Rafa de Miguel and Martín Bianchi Sound Design: Nacho Taboada Directed by: Ana Alonso Coordinated by: José Juan Morales Theme Music: Jorge Magaz If you have complaints, questions, or suggestions, write to [email protected] or send an audio message to +34 649362138 (no calls). Available on all podcast platforms: Podium Podcast | Podimo | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iVoox | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Alexa | RSS Feed