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PP deputy makes a mistake between Donostia and Iparralde and sparks humor in the networks

PP deputy makes a mistake between Donostia and Iparralde and sparks humor in the networks

Jeickson Sulbaran

April 25, 2024 | 8:50 p.m.

The geographical lapse of Ana Vázquez Blanco when she confused Donostia with Donibane Lohizune

In an incident that quickly went viral, Ana Vázquez Blanco, deputy of the Popular Party and National Secretary of the Interior of the party, shared on platforma, the well-known Gipuzkoa city. This failure is not isolated within the party, since several of its members have made geographical mistakes in the past, which raises questions about the preparation and the Be careful in the public communication of your leaders.

El Vázquez's tweet soon became the center of attention. X users, quickly and sarcastically, they began to upload images from different places in the world, claiming that they were also parts of the Basque Country. Among the comments, the humor and irony stood out, typical of social networks, which do not forgive a slip.

The deputy's error adds another chapter to the series of geographical mistakes of the PP. For example, during the election campaign on July 23, Alberto Núñez Feijóo confused Extremadura with Andalusia, and the island of La Palma with Palma de Mallorca.. These types of errors, although they may seem trivial, highlight a lack of attention to detail that is crucial in politics, especially in a country with a geography and territorial organization as particular as Spain.

PP deputy makes a mistake between Donostia and Iparralde and sparks humor in the networks

Vázquez's mistake and its precedents in the PP suggest a need to improve training

Pablo Casado, another prominent name in the party, also had his moment of confusion when locating Getxo in Gipuzkoa, when in reality it is in Bizkaia. Furthermore, during a visit to Navarra, he confused the Town Hall Square of Iruñea with the Plaza Mayor and called the Foral Community of Navarra "Autonomous Community."

These mistakes, although they may generate laughter on social media, have a deeper effect. They reflect how small details can impact public perception of politicians and its ability to represent and manage the interests of local communities effectively.

In response, The PP could consider implementing educational sessions on Spanish geography and digital communication protocols for its members, thus ensuring that these failures are not repeated. Meanwhile, Deputy Vázquez, after deleting his tweet, has opted for silence, perhaps reflecting on the importance of double-checking before posting.

Although social media is often a space for humor and ridicule, This incident serves as a reminder of the seriousness that political communication and respect for the territorial diversity of Spain requires.. So, as citizens of Bizkaia and elsewhere watch, they expect not only corrections, but also a renewed commitment to accuracy and respect in public discourse.

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