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Madrid Government Backs Ayuso After On-Air Misquote of Basque Leader Corrected

The dispute centers on a Basque-language chant voiced at Alderdi Eguna.

Overview

  • In a Telecinco interview, Isabel Díaz Ayuso asserted that lehendakari Imanol Pradales said "entzun, pim, pam, pum" and described it as a troubling message.
  • Video evidence shows Pradales actually said "Ayuso entzun, Euskadi euskaldun," which translates to "Ayuso, listen, Euskadi is Basque-speaking."
  • Host Ana Rosa Quintana corrected the claim on air, explaining she tried to verify the phrase live and clarified it the following day.
  • Madrid government spokesperson Miguel Ángel García defended Ayuso, insisted she did not err, and criticized Pradales for addressing her remarks.
  • The standoff remains active, highlighting persistent friction over Euskera and identity in Spanish regional politics.