Chivite, UPN and PP have strongly condemned the display of symbols supporting ETA in the Korrika
When the Korrika passed through the Txantrea (Pamplona), two people carrying the witness showed photographs of two ETA prisoners, causing the anger of UPN, the PP and the President of Navarre, María Chivite.
UPN has called on the organizers of the Korrika to respect "the victimsof terrorism " eta" the whole of Navarre society "on the grounds that they are" victims who have suffered violence and terror for decades ".
The president, Cristina Ibarrola, has stated in a note that "when the Korrika has passed through Pamplona, specifically in the Chantrea, the participants have shown photographs of the murderers of the former UPN councillor at Pamplona City Council,Tomás Caballero , and thedeputy lieutenant of the Army of Earth, Francisco Casanova. "
Moreover, he said, "it is even more regrettable to use minors to carry the symbology that elevates the killers. "
The Navarre PP has called for the withdrawal of public subsidies for this "offensive" run
The PP of Navarre, for its part, has called for the "immediate abolition" of public subsidies "to this race that is offensive to the victims of terrorism and that embarrasses Navarre society."
Chivite has supported the cultural Korrika, but has rejected ETA's tributes and symbols.
The President of the Government of Navarre, María Chivite, has expressed her support for the "cultural origin and social sense" of the Korrika that passed through Pamplona today, but has condemned "any demonstration" of images or symbols related to ETA prisoners.