Fernando Santiago, a columnist for 'Diario de Cádiz', has explained the process through which he became aware of and decided to publish information regarding Carnival author Juan Carlos Aragón. According to his account, he was contacted by Paqui Pino, Aragón's ex-partner, who provided him with documents, including a conviction for mistreatment and a restraining order.

Santiago details that Paqui Pino gave him a photograph of the restraining order, which prohibited Juan Carlos Aragón from approaching within 300 meters for four years. The journalist initially respected Pino's wish for anonymity, mentioning that she recounted serious incidents not covered by the court ruling. Santiago already had prior knowledge of the author's relationships with ex-partners, but without formal complaints, there was no publishable material.

The journalist also mentions conversations with Lola Cazalilla, the councilor for festivities and someone closely linked to Carnival, to whom he showed the evidence. According to Santiago, Cazalilla acknowledged knowing about Aragón's behavior but stated she could not intervene. The article's author expresses surprise at the lack of action, even suggesting that the then-mayor, Kichi, might have been aware, given his involvement in the Carnival scene.

The narrative intensifies when describing Aragón's wake at the Gran Teatro Falla, where his comparsa performed, despite the journalist suggesting that some attendees might have been aware of his history. The difficult relationship Aragón had with professors at the schools where he taught is also mentioned, although it is clarified that having a difficult personality is not a crime.

A key point in the account is the proposal by the faculty of the Colegio Andalucía to change the school's name, which was named after the author. Although it was suggested to name the school after Adela del Moral, the name of Aragón was chosen. Santiago attempted to contact the school's management without success to explain the situation.

The journalist emphasizes that his intention was not to 'demonize' Aragón, but rather to prevent public tributes to someone he considers not to be an exemplary figure. He criticizes the use of public space and resources to glorify individuals with controversial backgrounds, comparing the situation to Captain Renault's reaction in Casablanca to a scandal.

Santiago laments that in Cádiz, particularly within the Carnival community, there was a tendency to ignore Aragón's behavior under the guise of it being a 'private matter'. He mentions receiving insults and criticism from individuals who had produced documentaries or books about the author. He also expresses surprise at the apparent lack of public statement from the local feminist movement regarding this case.

Finally, the columnist reflects on the importance of the victim, Paqui Pino, and other women who did not dare to report. He urges against accepting gender-based violence as a private issue and criticizes the tendency to look the other way when public opinion or a figure's popularity is at stake.