The article centers around an interview with Emilio Guevara, a pivotal figure in establishing Vitoria as the Basque Country's capital in 1980. He attributes Vitoria's selection to the other territories' inaction and the availability of suitable buildings. Guevara highlights the political significance of this decision, emphasizing its role in strengthening Álava's position within the autonomous community and preventing dominance by Bilbao or Gipuzkoa.
Guevara, a key negotiator of the Statute of Gernika, discusses the importance of ensuring Álava's representation within the Basque community. He emphasizes the necessity of the creation of the Law of Historic Territories (LTH) to maintain the autonomy of the three territories. He expresses concern that the significance of this law is not fully appreciated today.
Guevara criticizes current Basque politics, particularly the PNV's cooperation with EH Bildu on motions concerning the right to self-determination. He believes this is a harmful tension and dismisses the concept of the right to self-determination as empty rhetoric, only feasible if all Spaniards voted on it. He expresses admiration for Iñigo Urkullu but is critical of Andoni Ortuzar. He also critiques the PSOE's compliance with Pedro Sánchez's leadership and expresses concern about the rise of EH Bildu.
Guevara reflects on his expulsion from the PNV in 2002 for criticizing Xabier Arzalluz. He acknowledges that he should have left the party instead of being expelled. He expresses his disappointment at the decline of internal debate within the PNV and the lack of participation in its internal processes. He also shares anecdotes about his childhood in Estíbaliz and his preferences in reading material.