THE SPY WHO CALLED ME: FOR YEARS, SPANISH SOCIETY HAS BEEN ROCKED BY REVELATIONS FROM THE SECRET TAPES OF JOSÉ MANUEL VILLAREJO PÉREZ. HE TOLD ME HIS STORY.

ESPIONAGE; SPIES; SPY stories

The article focuses on the story of Jose Manuel Villarejo Perez, a former government spy in Spain who became known as the "king of the sewers" for his extensive recordings of the country's rich and powerful. It explores the scandals that emerged as Villarejo's tapes were leaked, revealing corruption and leading to investigations against influential figures, while also shedding light on the shadow state and deep-rooted power dynamics in Spain.