Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, said on Monday that a contested attic in the Chamberí district is for sale [1].
The statement follows demands from Alberto Núñez Feijóo for the Community’s Heritage department to explain the purchase of the property. The move appears intended to avoid a direct political clash between the two figures.
During a press briefing in Madrid, Ayuso said to journalists regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the attic [2]. She said there was no need for further discussion on the matter, stating that everything that needed to be said had already been expressed [3].
Ayuso concluded her response to the questioning with the phrase, “Está a la venta, chao ‘pescao’” [1]. The colloquial expression served as a definitive end to the topic during the briefing [4].
The tension stems from Feijóo's insistence that the Heritage department provide transparency regarding the acquisition [5]. By confirming the property is on the market, Ayuso shifted the focus away from the administrative process of the purchase.
Ayuso said, “Ya se ha dicho todo” [3]. This sentiment suggests the administration considers the matter closed regardless of the demands for further explanation from other political leaders [2].
The incident occurred on Aug. 24 [1]. It highlights the ongoing friction within regional and national political alignments regarding property transparency, and administrative accountability in Madrid [2].
““Está a la venta, chao ‘pescao’.””
This interaction underscores a strategic effort by Ayuso to neutralize administrative scrutiny through dismissive rhetoric. By framing the property as a commercial asset currently for sale, she attempts to render the debate over its original purchase irrelevant, thereby avoiding a public confrontation with Feijóo that could destabilize their political relationship.
