
Tense Encounter: Journalist Confronted by Leire Diez in Portugalete
Tensions Rise in Portugalete as Journalist Faces Off With Leire Diez A recent report from the Spanish television program, "El programa de Ana Rosa," details a tense encounter between journalist María Campos and Leire Diez in Portugalete, Spain. The incident unfolded on May 30th, 2025, during the filming of a news segment near Diez’s residence. Campos describes the encounter as unexpectedly intense, stating, “It was a very, very tense encounter. She came up to me and the first thing she said was, ‘When are you going to leave my house?’” The video shows Diez confronting Campos and her team. Campos clarifies that they were filming on a public street, not on Diez’s private property. The journalist also noted Diez's changed appearance, stating, “It was hard to even recognize her because she looked very different.” The incident raises questions about the boundaries between public and private space and the challenges faced by journalists in the field. The segment concludes with Campos emphasizing that the team was simply doing their job and did not intend to intrude. The incident serves as a reminder of the complexities of reporting and the sometimes-fraught relationship between the media and the public figures they cover.