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Errenteria Mayor's Explanation Draws Criticism Over Handling of Abuse Allegations

Critics say victims' confidentiality cannot replace clarity about what the city and feminist groups knew or whether the facts were passed to the Fiscalía.

Overview

  • The mayor of Errenteria said information was kept private because victims asked for confidentiality, but her account has been judged insufficient by local press and community actors.
  • The allegations involve Xenpelar Bertso Eskola and claims linked to Jon Maya of the dance company Kukai, and they have caused wide shock in the town.
  • Local critics demand clear answers on how many testimonies were received, what steps the city and feminist associations took, and whether any formal complaints were filed.
  • It remains unclear if the cases were referred to the Fiscalía or if any official legal steps have been taken, which has intensified calls for transparency and possible oversight.
  • The dispute highlights a tension between protecting victims' privacy and meeting legal and institutional duties, and it has eroded trust in local cultural bodies and municipal handling of gender‑based violence.