Juan Ramón Carasatorre, an ETA member convicted of the murder of Gregorio Ordóñez, a councilman from San Sebastián, has been granted semi-liberty as of January 2nd by the Basque Government. He is serving a sentence that is expected to end in 2034, but the semi-liberty allows him to leave prison during the day and return at night. This regulation under article 100.2 of the Spanish Prison Regulation has been a point of contention, especially as it was recently also granted to the former ETA leader Garikoitz Aspiazu, known as Txeroki.

Consuelo Ordóñez, the sister of the murdered politician and president of the victims' association Covite, has expressed concerns about Carasatorre's semi-liberty and has requested a restorative meeting with him. This situation has brought to light the ongoing debates regarding the treatment of ETA prisoners and their reintegration into society. The government’s decision reflects a broader policy towards reconciliation; however, it raises questions among victims' families and political groups regarding justice and the memory of past violence.

Carasatorre, who was sentenced to 30 years for his role in Ordóñez's assassination alongside others, including Javier García Gaztelu, has been a prominent figure in the discussions surrounding ETA's legacy in Spain. With public sentiment often mixed on these issues, the implications of granting semi-liberty to ETA members continue to evoke strong reactions from both supporters and detractors, indicating that the shadows of this violent past still impact contemporary Spanish society.