Maribel Vaquero

Maribel Vaquero, born in Urnieta, Gipuzkoa, in 1970, is currently the spokesperson for the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) in the Spanish Congress. She assumed this role a year ago, succeeding Aitor Esteban, at a politically complex time. Vaquero's role is newsworthy due to the PNV's crucial position as a key partner in the current government's investiture. Recently, she has been advocating for the exhibition of Picasso's Guernica in the Basque Country, framing it as an act of democratic memory. Furthermore, she is navigating the PNV's position within the context of ongoing political negotiations and international crises, including those in Gaza and Iran. Her leadership is significant as the PNV's support is vital for the government's stability and legislative agenda.