The ongoing negotiations with the extreme-right party Vox have led to increased internal tensions within the Popular Party (PP) in Spain, especially concerning the regional party in Extremadura. The latest episode revolves around the investiture talks for María Guardiola, the PP's candidate for presidency. Tensions escalated after Guardiola, in an interview with Okdiario, attempted to bridge relations with Vox by asserting that her version of feminism is aligned with that of Vox, leading to public discontent from the national leadership.

Carmen Fúnez, the national deputy secretary, publicly criticized Guardiola's comments, implying that there was too much 'noise' and not enough 'serious work' being done in the negotiations. This message reportedly did not sit well with members of the PP in Extremadura, and sources indicate that there is growing frustration regarding how marriage with Vox is being handled. The incident highlights the broader struggle within the PP as they attempt to strike a balance between appealing to far-right voters and maintaining unity within the party's diverse factions.

These tensions raise questions about the PP's strategy moving forward, particularly in how they align themselves with Vox and address internal disagreements. With the national leadership's recent intervention, there is an urgent call for resolution to ensure that factions within the party can work cohesively, particularly in the context of upcoming regional elections. The outcome of these negotiations will likely have significant ramifications for the PP's standing in Extremadura and potentially influence its national strategy as well.