Jorge Javier Vázquez

The CNMC again sanctioned Mediaset over Sálvame broadcasts concerning the Rocío Carrasco–Antonio David Flores dispute. In 2021, three fines totalling 521,003 euros were imposed for incorrect classification and content unsuitable for minors. In 2022, two further sanctions relating to April 2021 broadcasts amounted to 373,002 euros for inappropriate content and 301,356 euros for undisclosed advertising.

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During the 2021 Madrid regional election campaign, Jorge Javier Vázquez took part in a PSOE event in Vallecas alongside Ángel Gabilondo and explicitly called for votes for the left. His involvement reinforced his public image as a television presenter who had become an openly political figure.

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The tax authorities claimed 796,928.81 euros from Jorge Javier Vázquez for the 2005–2007 tax years, considering that he had invoiced his personal work through a company he almost entirely controlled, thereby benefiting from lower taxation. He regularised his position and subsequently challenged the penalties. The National Court dismissed one of his appeals in 2020.

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In 2020, Jorge Javier Vázquez adopted a much more explicitly political stance on Sálvame, making strongly critical statements about Vox and the right, describing certain positions as 'fascismo puro' and popularising the phrase that the show was a 'programa de rojos y maricones' (a programme for leftists and queer people). These interventions caused internal clashes and a wider controversy about mixing entertainment and political activism.

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Following a 2014 warning about Sálvame's content classification, the CNMC fined Mediaset 196,001 euros in 2016 over content broadcast on 9 June 2015 that was considered potentially harmful to minors' development during a protected time slot. The decision was upheld by the National Court, and Mediaset's appeal on points of law was refused admission in 2019.

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The CNMC fined Mediaset 170,335 euros for undisclosed advertising of Lecturas magazine on Sálvame during the broadcast of 8 November 2017. The regulator identified repeated verbal references and direct encouragement to purchase. Jorge Javier Vázquez was the presenter and also maintained an editorial and commercial relationship with the magazine.

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The CNMC sanctioned Mediaset for five infringements relating to disguised promotion of Actafarma and other health products during Sálvame segments. The National Court upheld a total penalty of 324,000 euros. The decision notably identified the presenter's role in certain promotional segments.

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Norma Duval sued Jorge Javier Vázquez and Carmen Alcayde over repeated comments on Aquí hay tomate. After the claim was initially dismissed, the Provincial Court found an infringement of reputation. In 2012, the Supreme Court upheld each presenter's liability, with compensation of 60,000 euros per presenter and an obligation to publicise the judgment.

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