Ayuso dodges penthouse controversy with dismissive 'chao pescao'

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, deftly sidestepped a brewing controversy over a penthouse property during a public appearance. When questioned by reporters, Ayuso offered a brief, dismissive response, stating the property is for sale before using the colloquial Spanish phrase "chao 'pescao'" to end the line of questioning. This informal farewell, akin to "that's all folks," signaled her intent to move on from the topic. Ayuso made these remarks while visiting the San Juan reservoir to address the damage caused by recent fires. Her deliberate avoidance of the penthouse issue came after comments from the People's Party leader, who had suggested that Patrimonio, the Community of Madrid's heritage agency, should provide explanations regarding the property. Ayuso's strategy appears to be one of deflection, focusing public attention on her visit to the fire-affected area rather than engaging with the contentious real estate matter.