The FARO system detected 57,406 hate speech and discriminatory content posts in July 2026, a 37% increase from June. This surge followed spikes on July 30-31 linked to migrant arrivals in Ceuta, which accounted for 9,590 messages. The removal rate of flagged content rose to 70%, up 9 percentage points from June. Platforms like X (93% removal rate) and TikTok (88%) showed improved efficacy, with trusted flagger mechanisms removing 58% of reported content. North Africans remained the primary target (68% of posts), followed by migrants (19%) and Muslims (16%). Director Tomás Fernández emphasized users’ role in preventing viralization and platforms’ critical role in removal. Hate speech focused on dehumanization (40%), perceived threats (38%), and explicit aggression (60%). The report highlights persistent online hostility tied to migration debates, public safety concerns, and sports events.
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