José María Jiménez Solana

Federico Jiménez Losantos, born in 1951, is a prominent Spanish radio presenter and conservative commentator, widely recognized for his talk show "Es la mañana de Federico." His career began with involvement in Barcelona's counter-cultural scene and left-wing organizations in the 1970s. However, following disillusionment with communism and a journey to Maoist China, he underwent a significant ideological shift towards the right.

Jiménez Losantos has also authored several books, primarily focusing on political subjects, and has a background in literature and language teaching. He co-founded literary publications in Barcelona and later became a key figure in Spanish conservative media, co-creating the online newspaper Libertad Digital. His career has included impactful roles in radio journalism, notably with COPE, before launching his own station, esRadio. He has faced legal challenges for his public statements and is known for a vehement and aggressive communication style.

Born in 1951, Federico Jiménez Losantos's early life was marked by academic pursuits and engagement with Barcelona's intellectual circles. He studied Philosophy and Letters at the University of Barcelona, where he was associated with left-wing groups like Bandera Roja and PSUC. His initial political leanings began to shift after a trip to Maoist China and reading Solzhenitsyn's "The Gulag Archipelago," leading to his distancing from communism in 1976. During his time in Barcelona, he also co-founded "Revista de Literatura" and "Diwan," publications noted for their intellectual engagement. His early career included teaching literature and participating in a manifesto opposing the dominance of Catalan as the sole official language in Catalonia, which led to his kidnapping by Terra Lliure in 1981.

Jiménez Losantos transitioned into journalism, holding editorial positions at "Diario 16" before moving to radio. He gained significant prominence through his work with Antena 3 Radio and later the COPE radio network, a platform associated with the Spanish Catholic Church. He directed "La Mañana" on COPE, becoming one of Spain's most popular radio hosts. In 2000, he was instrumental in establishing "Libertad Digital," an online newspaper with a distinct right-leaning and anti-socialist stance. He has also contributed regularly to "El Mundo" and briefly managed an English-language digest of "Libertad Digital" articles. His outspoken views have led to legal disputes and compensation payments for defamatory statements.

Known for his sharp critique of left-wing politics and Spanish peripheral nationalisms, Jiménez Losantos advocates for a strong, unified Spanish state. He has been a vocal opponent of Catalan nationalism, describing its language policies as "cultural genocide." He has also been associated with promoting conspiracy theories regarding the 2004 Madrid train bombings (11-M). Despite his conservative alignment, he has also expressed criticism of the conservative opposition, viewing them as lacking a definitive project. He has publicly declared himself an atheist and has engaged in strong public disagreements, including with the anti-vaccine movement.