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Azcon Compares Alegria'S Physique To Montero In Political Commentary That Triggers Outrage

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Jorge Azcón sparked widespread criticism on March 24 by stating that Pilar Alegría is "physically more attractive" than María Jesús Montero during a discussion about the Andalusian elections, prompting immediate backlash from both political opponents and journalists across Spain's media landscape including Larazon.es and Elperiodico.

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    Jorge Azcón, during a press conference on March 24 regarding the Andalusian elections compared his physical attractiveness to that of Pilar Alegriá.
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    Alegriá criticized this remark as sexist and noted she would look worse after winning her own regional election in Aragon against him.
[Mar 24, 17:40] The comment by Azcón triggered a wave of criticism comparing the physical appearance and physique of Pilar Alegriá to María Jesús Montero.
[Mar 24, 16:35 - Mar 29] Alegriá stated that after winning her election in Aragon against Azcón she would look worse than he does now.
[Mar 24, 16:05 - Mar 39] Azcon was asked about the Andalusian elections and compared his physical attractiveness to that of Pilar Alegriá.