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Basque Leader Pradales Denounces Ayuso’s “Pim Pam Pum” Claim as Crude Manipulation

He says his Alderdi Eguna remark defended the Basque language and rejects any link to ETA threats.

Overview

  • Imanol Pradales on Tuesday accused Isabel Díaz Ayuso of twisting his words and trivializing ETA-related violence, calling her stance unacceptable.
  • Ayuso had alleged he used a threatening chant, paraphrasing it as “Ayuso, entzun, pim pam pum” and likening it to intimidation from ETA’s era.
  • Pradales says he actually shouted “Ayuso, entzun, Euskadi euskaldun” at a PNV event, presenting it as a defense of Euskera and Basque identity.
  • He criticized what he termed the PP leader’s “antipolitics” approach and urged respect for Euskadi, its language, and its identity.
  • The dispute remains a public exchange without reported legal action, underscoring the political sensitivity around language and memories of violence.