María Álvarez
María Álvarez is a Spanish bookshop owner known for her strong ethical stance on literary works. She gained media attention for publicly declaring that she would not stock the controversial book 'El odio' by Luisgé Martín, which recounts the perspective of child murderer José Bretón, citing the potential harm it could inflict on the children's mother, Ruth Ortiz. Álvarez's decision reflects a growing concern among various sectors of society regarding the morality of publishing works that may re-victimize those affected by heinous crimes.
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María Álvarez was the psychologist who treated Cecilia Strzyzowski and noted her struggles with violence in her relationship.
la "chica sana" transformada en "hollín" y la agresión con la toma "guillotina" de César Sena
Argentina· 2025-11-03
María Álvarez previously rejected the request for preventive detention for Martín Vizcarra.
Martín Vizcarra: ¿quién es el nuevo juez que decide pedido de prisión preventiva para expresidente y porqué verá el caso? | Dictó medidas contra Susana Villarán | PPK y José Luna | POLITICA
Peru· 2025-08-13
María Álvarez laments the decline of her local market and the lack of interest from young people in continuing the business.
Las jubilaciones y el éxodo de jóvenes ponen en jaque a los mercados municipales de la periferia de Barcelona | Noticias de Cataluña
Spain· 2025-04-16
María Álvarez highlighted the main action axes of the collaboration.
Acord amb Google per a la digitalització del Principat
Andorra· 2025-04-02
María Álvarez explained that the agreement will allow for the execution of AI concept tests in administration.
El Govern d'Andorra signa amb Google Cloud un acord de col·laboració per crear un núvol sobiràAndorra· 2025-04-01
María Álvarez, owner of the PicaPica bookshop, said publishing this book is immoral because of the excessive harm it inflicts on the mother.
Literary portrait of Spanish child murderer prompts freedom of speech debate – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-27
