Spain's Prime Minister stands up for controversial Eurovision song criticized for its portrayal of women

Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has defended the country's Eurovision song, despite accusations that it is "anti-women". The song titled Zorra, which means vixen in Spanish, has faced criticism because the word also carries derogatory meanings such as "bitch" or "slut" in slang. The Feminist Movement of Madrid released a statement stating that the song "insults women in a sexist way". However, Sánchez dismissed the criticism, arguing that the song challenges sexist stereotypes and believes that feminism can be fun. Zorra, performed by Nebulossa, a duo consisting of Mará "Mery" Bas and Mark Dasous, has gained popularity with over 2.5 million views on YouTube. The couple expressed surprise at their success and mentioned that they did not intend for the song to become an anthem. Translated to English, Zorra's lyrics tackle misogyny and double standards that women face. While the Feminist Movement of Madrid deemed it "absurd" to claim that repeating the word would empower women, Spain's equality minister called the song a "fun song that breaks stereotypes". Sánchez went even further, suggesting that the criticism came from the right-wing "fachosphere". The EBU, the organizer of Eurovision, has confirmed that the song does not violate their rules. Nebulossa's singer brushed off the criticism, expressing indifference towards it. The Eurovision Song Contest is set to occur in Malmö, Sweden, in May. The UK will be represented by Olly Alexander, former Years & Years singer, with the song yet to be announced.