Patxi López, spokesperson for the PSOE in the Congress of Deputies, told Alberto Núñez Feijóo to "tápese un poco y deje de ser tan ruin" on Wednesday [1, 2].

The confrontation underscores the deepening volatility of political discourse in Spain, where personal attacks are increasingly intersecting with parliamentary debate.

The incident occurred in the Congress of Deputies during a reply to an intervention by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez [2, 3]. Feijóo, the leader of the Partido Popular, referenced Eduardo López Albizu, the deceased father of Patxi López [2, 3].

During the exchange, Feijóo questioned what would happen if López's father were to raise his head and see his son's current actions [2]. Feijóo said, "Si se levanta su padre y ve lo que hace usted, no se lo perdonaría jamás" [2].

López responded to the mention of his late parent [1, 3]. He said to Feijóo to cover himself up and stop being so mean [1, 3].

The exchange took place in the Spanish Parliament, sparking immediate reactions across social media and news outlets [2]. Critics said the reference to a deceased relative was a moral low point in the session [2].

““Tápese un poco y deje de ser tan ruin””

This exchange reflects a shift toward more aggressive, personalized rhetoric within the Spanish Congress. By invoking a deceased family member to criticize a political opponent's integrity, the leadership of the Partido Popular has moved beyond policy disputes into the realm of personal grievance, which may further polarize the legislative environment.