The election campaign in Extremaduran is already underway: while President Sánchez praises his government’s policies, without commenting on the PSOE’s corruption scandals, Figo puts 21-D in first place. “The beginning of the end of Sanchismo”.
Pedro Sanchez He opened the electoral contest in Plasencia (Cáceres) with a speech focused on the country’s budget “cuts.” Maria Guardiola In education and health.
It was an act in which he once again ignored that his candidate, Miguel Angel Gallardois being tried by justice for allegedly creating a job for Sanchez’s brother. The president did not mention that.
His visit to Placencia also did not bring any explanation about the failure of the harassment complaints channel within the Socialist Workers Party, which led to Salazar case,
Specifically, the leader of the People’s Party, at an event in Don Benito (Badajoz), began his attack against the Socialists on this issue.
For Figo, what happened in the PSOE with Paco Salazar, the former presidential secretary accused of sexual harassment by several of his colleagues in Moncloa and Ferraz, shows how… “The government’s entire feminist policy has collapsed.”.
“The SWP is a dangerous party for women.”.
The popular leader’s accusations focused on what he called “Feminist hypocrisy” From socialists.
Figo criticized that Salazar remained in the Moncloa Palace for six years without removing him from his responsibilities despite internal complaints, and that the Socialist Workers Party tried to “give folder” To the certificates.
Meanwhile, Sanchez and Gallardo are directing their message against… “privatization” From Guardiola’s board of directors.
“Next 21-D What is at stake is the model of society we want: They are patients, not clients. They are students, not clients. That is why we have to bet on the PSOE,” said Sánchez.
The President also referred to the recordings published about the Torrejon Hospital (Madrid), according to which the management company was ordered to reject patients in order to earn more money.
“We have been told loud and clear that the private healthcare sector is on waiting lists for public healthcare.”
“Don’t trust yourselves”
Two weeks before 21-D, even the CIS led by José Félix Tezanos puts the PSOE in a difficult situation. Drop down to nine seats Compared to 2023. On December 21, Gallardo will move from the current number of 28 deputies to a range of 19 to 22 deputies.
Maria Guardiola PP I’ll start as a favorite With a range of 25-29 seats. Numbers broadly similar to those he had in 2023, when he had 28.
Despite this scenario, Viggo told his people “not to trust each other”: “Fight for every vote. “Never give up on anyone for gain, nor abandon anyone for loss.”
Because the elections in Extremadura are “important” for the whole of Spain: “It could be the beginning of the end for Sanchismo.” And “the beginning of the end of the political decline” that the country is experiencing.
“Extremadura can be a land that sends a message of change and hope to all Spaniards. I assure you that the regional elections in Extremadura have never been more important for all Spaniards.”