An unexpected incident occurred at the latest session of the Spanish Senate in Madrid, quickly becoming a topic of discussion in political circles. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labor Yolanda Díaz, while addressing the senators, made an unfortunate slip of the tongue that immediately caught the attention of the opposition.
While responding to tough questions from members of the People’s Party, Díaz unexpectedly uttered a phrase many interpreted as an admission of corruption within the government. She immediately tried to correct herself, clarifying that she was referring to the coalition government, but the chamber was already filled with laughter and shouts from opposition senators.
The situation became so tense that the President of the Senate had to intervene and call for order. Representatives of the People’s Party did not hide their satisfaction with what had happened, loudly discussing Díaz’s slip and using it as grounds for new attacks on the government. In particular, Senator Alicia García accused Díaz of allegedly covering up corruption schemes and also reminded the chamber of investigations related to the ruling party’s financing.
Earlier, the Minister of Labor accused the opposition of not supporting the initiative to create an independent anti-corruption body. According to her, fighting corruption remains a top priority, yet the opposition shows no interest in it. During the debate, Díaz also mistakenly attributed a well-known phrase about state funds to one of the leaders of the Partido Popular, although in reality it was originally said by a former Socialist Minister of Culture. This sparked a fresh wave of outrage and laughter in the chamber.
As a result, the Senate session turned into an arena for political sparring, with each side trying to use the situation to their advantage. Díaz’s slip became a topic of discussion not only within parliament but also in the media and among ordinary citizens following the country’s political life.
