The PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) in the Valencia region has faced internal discord following the allegations of sexual and workplace harassment against Toni González, the mayor of Almussafes. While the party's leadership, led by Diana Morant, aimed to take a firm stand on the matter, local socialist councilors have rallied in support of González, which has led to reprimands from higher party officials. This situation highlights a significant rift between local representatives and the party's top brass regarding how to address allegations of misconduct.

González was initially reported by a party member, who also works in a municipal enterprise, through the PSOE's Ethical Reporting Channel (CADE). This prompted him to resign from all his party positions and led to a suspension of his party membership. However, he retained his mayoral position. Despite the serious nature of the allegations, González's supporters within the local council have expressed their backing, which raises questions about party unity and the extent to which local officials are willing to go against directives from the party leadership.

The situation escalated further when a second woman came forward with similar allegations of harassment against González, complicating his defense as he faces scrutiny both internally within the PSOE and externally in the political arena. The ongoing situation in Almussafes is indicative of broader tensions in political parties when dealing with allegations against their members, revealing challenges in maintaining a unified stance on sensitive issues such as harassment, especially when local loyalties appear to conflict with national party policies.