Isabel Pantoja Hires Exposer of Niece's Child Abuse Case Amid Family Rift

Isabel Pantoja has hired journalist Fran Fajardo as her new press chief – the same reporter who uncovered sensitive details of the judicial investigation into her niece Anabel Pantoja and her partner David Rodríguez for alleged child abuse of their infant daughter Source: infobae. The move has sparked surprise and dismay within the family, further straining relations.

The Hiring

• Fran Fajardo, a respected Canary Islands journalist, previously revealed the most delicate aspects of the case against Anabel, leading to a broken relationship between aunt and niece Source: infobae.
• Isabel's decision comes amid her own legal troubles, including a canceled concert that may lead to a lawsuit for breach of contract over a 120,000-euro advance Source: abces.

Family Reactions

• Raquel Bollo, a close friend of Anabel's mother, expressed ignorance and surprise: "I had no idea who he was, or that she had hired him" Source: infobae. She did, however, approve of Kiko Rivera's recent reconciliation trip to Las Palmas with his mother.
• Lola García, Kiko's girlfriend, has remained silent on all controversies, refusing to comment on Isabel's new hire, Kiko's state of mind, or the family finances Source: infobae, abces.
• Irene Rosales, Kiko's ex-wife, shared an emotional reunion with her daughters after their vacation with Kiko, reflecting on the loss of her own parents .