María Guardiola, the acting president of Extremadura, has drawn significant attention for her political contradictions, particularly related to her recent alliance with the far-right party VOX. Initially, Guardiola publicly stated her position against entering any agreements with VOX, criticizing the party's stance on gender issues and labeling it as having a ‘machista odor’. This created an expectation among her supporters that she would maintain a firm stance against VOX’s ideologies, which are often associated with misogyny and extreme right-wing views.

However, in 2023, Guardiola entered into a government pact with VOX, which has raised eyebrows and sparked debate within the political community and the public alike. Critics argue that this shift undermines her previous stances and reflects a broader trend within moderate parties to compromise their values for political power. The inconsistency between her past rhetoric and current actions questions her commitment to feminist issues and raises concerns about the integrity and motivations behind her political strategies.

The implications of this alliance extend beyond Guardiola's leadership in Extremadura, signaling a potential normalization of far-right rhetoric within Spanish politics, where traditional boundaries between political ideologies are increasingly blurred. As negotiations continue to shape government agendas, the situation poses critical questions about the future of feminist discourse in Spain and the potential repercussions for moderates collaborating with extreme right groups.