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Ordizia Mayor Confronts Homophobic Graffiti with Defiant Message of Pride

Adur Ezenarro denounced hate speech targeting him, reaffirming his LGBTQ+ identity, correcting misinformation, and receiving widespread community support.

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El alcalde de Ordizia denuncia pintadas homófobas de camino a su casa y responde

Overview

  • Homophobic graffiti was discovered on the cycle path leading to Mayor Adur Ezenarro’s home on April 27, 2025.
  • Ezenarro responded via Instagram, condemning the slurs and asserting his pride in his LGBTQ+ identity.
  • He humorously corrected his surname and suggested a more fitting insult, emphasizing his resilience against hate speech.
  • The Instagram post garnered over 600 likes and around 100 supportive comments from the community.
  • No further incidents have been reported, and the response highlights local solidarity against discrimination.