Ayuso Accuses Sánchez of Intimidation Tactics: 'Chavista Practice' Sparks Political Firestorm

Madrid's President Ayuso Accuses Sánchez of 'Chavista Tactics' in Heated Interview Madrid, Spain – June 9, 2025 – Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, launched a scathing attack against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during a recent interview on Antena 3’s "Espejo Público." Ayuso accused Sánchez of employing "Chavista practices," a reference to the political strategies of the late Venezuelan president, Hugo Chávez, to intimidate and undermine her. The interview, which is available online, has sparked intense debate. "Always I have received the attacks of Sánchez," Ayuso stated, "It's a Chavista practice to make me cower and feel inadequate." She elaborated on the extensive resources, including over 1,000 advisors in Moncloa, dedicated to monitoring her actions and crafting negative narratives. Ayuso described the constant scrutiny and the creation of false personas as a costly campaign against her. The interview comes at a time of heightened political tension in Spain. Ayuso's comments have added fuel to the fire, raising questions about the nature of political discourse and the use of resources in political campaigns. The full interview provides further insight into Ayuso’s perspective and her assessment of the current political climate.