The Socialist Party in Valencia has decided to take a municipal land exchange agreement to the Prosecutor's Office, expressing concerns about the legality of the operation. This agreement involved a swap where the municipal government, led by the People's Party (PP) and Vox, approved exchanging public land for a partially constructed residential building containing 39 protected homes. In exchange, the municipal government of Valencia transferred four buildable plots in various neighborhoods along with an additional monetary compensation of 1.7 million euros to the developer, Domio.

The Socialists are demanding transparency from the local government, spearheaded by Mayor María José Catalá, and are advocating for a thorough legal review of the deal. Their spokesperson, Borja Sanjuan, highlighted the potential for “presumed fraud” in this land exchange, suggesting significant issues in the process that could merit legal scrutiny. The confrontation reflects ongoing tensions between the Socialists and the ruling coalition, which maintains that the transaction is entirely legal.

This situation points towards a broader discussion on governance and land use in Valencia, particularly on how public land is managed and the transparency of such agreements. The implications of this case could be significant, not only for the involved parties but also for the future governance and trust in public sector dealings in the region, especially concerning protected housing projects.