The recent arrest of Alberto Romaña (HRom, YouTube channel), a scientific communicator who has inspired thousands with his educational content, is an alarming example of how institutions in Spain operate. Wrongfully accused of teaching how to make explosives, he faces the consequences of an unwarranted raid and a media leak full of false information that has harmed both him and his family.

A Raid Without Grounds

The Guardia Civil, with all its resources, conducted an operation searching for an "explosives lab" in his home and found absolutely nothing. However, the media machinery had already done the damage: his reputation, his family, and his career as a communicator are hanging by a thread. It is alarming that while institutions should protect innovative individuals like HRom, they instead contribute to discrediting them based on false information and prejudice.

The Misinterpretation of Knowledge

HRom (Alberto Romaña) has made it clear that his videos have always had an educational and entertaining focus. He has never promoted illegal activities or taught how to make explosives. Despite this, his content has been misinterpreted and used as a pretext for an unfounded accusation. This unfortunate incident also highlights the lack of rigor among some media outlets, which prioritize sensationalist headlines over responsibly verifying information.

Oxy's Position

At Oxy, we believe this is not just an attack on HRom but on science, education, and freedom of expression—fundamental values for societal progress. As an ecosystem committed to ethics, sustainability, and equitable access to knowledge, we defend that scientific education must be protected and promoted, never repressed. Cases like this erode trust in a system that should foster learning and innovation rather than unjustly punish them.

Knowledge as a Driver of Progress

Chemistry, like any other scientific discipline, is a powerful tool for human progress. Persecuting a communicator who shares knowledge with a positive and educational approach is a mistake that reflects a lack of understanding and support for those seeking to transform society through knowledge. At Oxy, we promote a future where knowledge is the foundation for connecting people and building resilient, supportive communities.

A Call for Reform

This case also reflects a country urgently needing to reform its judicial and policing systems. While those responsible for corruption and serious crimes remain unaccountable, time and resources are spent pursuing a content creator over misinterpretations of their work. Justice should not be a media spectacle or serve sensationalist agendas.

Our Commitment to Education

We cannot allow the reputation of innocent individuals to be destroyed or the capacity for innovation and education among content creators to be limited. The HRom case is a wake-up call for everyone: justice based on evidence and facts must be the cornerstone of any society aspiring to be fair and progressive.

In these times, we need to protect and foster spaces where knowledge and education are celebrated, not punished. HRom deserves all our support not only as a scientific communicator but also as an example of resilience in the face of injustice. This incident reminds us that a better future, based on connection, sustainability, and knowledge, is more important than ever.