Ayuso's Ultimatum: Spanish Only or Walkout at President's Conference

Madrid's President Ayuso Threatens to Boycott Conference Over Language Use Spanish politics witnessed a heated moment as Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, threatened to boycott the President's Conference if co-official languages were used. The Conference, held in [Location], aimed to address [Topic], but Ayuso's stance on language use overshadowed other issues. Simultaneous translation was offered for Catalan, Basque, and Galician, but Ayuso stated, "Ya les digo que no me los pienso poner" ("I'm telling you, I'm not going to wear them"), referring to the translation earpiece. This highlights the deep divisions within Spain regarding language policy and regional autonomy. Ayuso's opposition underscores the political sensitivities surrounding language in a multilingual nation. The incident sparked debate about the balance between national unity and regional identity, leaving observers wondering about the future of such conferences and the role of co-official languages in national discourse. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between regional linguistic identities and national unity in Spain.