# Political controversies involving Isabel Díaz Ayuso > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-controversies-involving-isabel-daz-ayuso > Updated: 2026-09-12T14:22:13.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, has been involved in several political controversies. In August 2026, she faced criticism from opposition members and social groups for using regional government institutional channels to promote the restaurant El Mirador. Critics argued the establishment’s use of Francoist iconography, such as portraits of Francisco Franco, violated the spirit of the Democratic Memory Law and constituted an act of political provocation. In September 2026, Ayuso directed criticism toward the public broadcaster TVE regarding its coverage of the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix in Madrid. She accused the broadcaster of attempting to ‘diminish the success’ of the event and claimed the coverage was ‘at the service of the Government’ by focusing on negative aspects rather than the international significance of the race. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Isabel Díaz Ayuso criticizes TVE coverage of Madrid Grand Prix Madrid President Isabel Díaz Ayuso criticized TVE's coverage of the Spanish Grand Prix, accusing the broadcaster of attempting to undermine the success of the Formula 1 event in the capital. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isabel-daz-ayuso-criticizes-tve-coverage-of-madrid-grand-prix ### 2026-08-19: Isabel Díaz Ayuso faces criticism over promotion of restaurant with Francoist symbols Madrid President Isabel Díaz Ayuso faces backlash for using institutional channels to promote a restaurant known for its Francoist iconography, sparking debates over the Democratic Memory Law. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isabel-daz-ayuso-faces-criticism-over-promotion-of-restaurant-with-francoist-symbols --- Cite as: Political controversies involving Isabel Díaz Ayuso. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-controversies-involving-isabel-daz-ayuso