In recent days, the naming of a street in Malaga in honour of the late presenter María Teresa Campos has sparked a heated debate. The controversy has intensified especially after the statements of the journalist Susanna Griso, who did not hesitate to directly criticise the place chosen for this tribute. The presenter of “Espejo Público” was particularly critical of those who expected the street to be located in the centre of the city, in a more emblematic area.
The news of the posthumous tribute to María Teresa Campos, one of the most prominent broadcasters in the history of Spanish television, was initially greeted with enthusiasm, until details about the location of the street were revealed. According to the Malaga City Council, the street will be named “Periodista María Teresa Campos” and will be located in a newly created area on the outskirts of the city, near an industrial estate. This detail, although seemingly innocuous, has caused great discontent among certain sectors of the population.
One of the most commented aspects was the desire of the Campos girls for the street to include the term “Journalist” in its name, a gesture that they considered essential to pay tribute to their mother’s long professional career. This detail is especially significant, since other Malaga personalities who have received similar tributes, such as the actor Antonio Banderas or the journalist Matías Prats, do not have this type of professional reference in the names of the streets dedicated to them.
The Campos family has new problems
Terelu and Carmen argued that María Teresa was not only an illustrious woman from Malaga, but that her legacy in the world of journalism is what really marked her life and the history of the media in Spain. However, even though this claim was met, the biggest sticking point was the choice of the street location, which gave rise to a wide debate about the convenience of this location.
The street “Periodista María Teresa Campos” will be located on the outskirts of Malaga, in an area that, although developing, does not currently enjoy the same prestige as other more central areas. This location has been the subject of debate not only by the girls of Campos, who had expressed their wish for the tribute to take place in a more emblematic area of the city, but also among citizens and local media. Some consider that the choice of a peripheral area undermines the relevance of the journalist.
Susanna Griso does not hide her true opinion
The program “Espejo Público” was one of the first to address this controversy in depth. Susanna Griso stood firm and severely criticized those who considered the chosen location inappropriate. “Cities are growing and this area in particular is going to become the new golden mile of Malaga,” said the presenter. Her intention is to calm things down, as there is more and more controversy on this issue.
Despite Susanna’s explanations, the criticism does not stop. Many Malaga residents have expressed their perplexity at what they consider to be a “displacement” of the figure of María Teresa Campos to a less prestigious area. “It is not just that the area is booming, it is a symbolic issue. María Teresa deserves to be in the heart of Malaga, in a place where her legacy is visible and accessible to all,” said a citizen in one of the reports made by the program.
Carmen Borrego and Terelu Campos: silence as a response
Given the controversy, neither Carmen Borrego nor Terelu Campos wanted to make statements. The two daughters of the communicator chose to keep a low profile in the midst of this controversy. Carmen Borrego, in particular, expressed her fatigue and made it clear that she was not willing to comment on the decision of the City Council, while Terelu simply stated that the issue did not deserve further discussion.
The girls’ position made it clear that, even if they accept the tribute, the choice of location does not suit them. This silence has further fueled speculation about possible family unrest, although none of the sisters have given further details on the matter.
Another issue that fueled the fire was the speed with which the attribution of the street in honor of María Teresa Campos was processed. According to some critics, the approval process was unusually fast, compared to other Malaga personalities who have been waiting for similar recognition for years. “It is curious that, while other illustrious Malaga personalities have been on the waiting list for more than a decade, this request was resolved in a few months,” commented journalist Chema Garrido in ‘Ni que fuerámos chut’, suggesting that there could have been favoritism in the process.
A tribute that left no one indifferent
The tribute to María Teresa Campos, far from being a unanimous recognition, has left Malaga divided. While some see the City Council’s decision as a sign of respect for one of its most beloved daughters, others believe that the location and speed of the approval process have harmed the tribute. The figure of María Teresa Campos continues to be a reference for many and her legacy in the world of journalism cannot be ignored.
