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Basque Sustainability Advocate Reports Flare Attack on Home

Aritz Otxandiano, brother of EH Bildu spokesperson, links the attack to his renewable energy advocacy as police investigate.

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El hermano del portavoz de Bildu en el Parlamento vasco, Aritz Otxandiano

Overview

  • Aritz Otxandiano, Sustainability Manager at Grupo Fagor, reported a flare attack on his home in Otxandio, Biscay, on Tuesday night.
  • The incident involved an estimated seven to ten individuals who fled the scene in two vehicles, according to witnesses.
  • Otxandiano has publicly attributed the attack to his defense of renewable energy initiatives, though this claim remains unverified.
  • A formal complaint has been filed with the Ertzaintza, the Basque autonomous police force, which has launched an investigation.
  • The attack highlights the risks faced by political families and environmental advocates in the context of contentious energy policy debates in the Basque Country.