Feb 24 • 01:43 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El Mundo

The half-resignation of the mayor of La Algaba for sexual harassment of a minor: He leaves, but announces that he will be a candidate again and the PSOE maintains his membership card

The mayor of La Algaba, Diego Manuel Agüera, resigned amid investigations for alleged sexual harassment of a minor but expressed intentions to run for office again.

Diego Manuel Agüera, the socialist mayor of La Algaba, has resigned from his position following dual investigations launched by the Prosecutor's Office and the Civil Guard related to allegations of sexual harassment against a minor associated with the Municipal School of Bullfighting. The investigations reportedly focus on Agüera's inappropriate communications with the underage student through social media, in which he allegedly made sexual advances and suggested a meeting.

This resignation comes in the wake of a report from El Mundo that revealed Agüera had been accused of such conduct via the PSOE's internal communication channel just ten days prior to his announcement. Despite stepping down, Agüera has made it clear that he intends to return to political life and is considering running for mayor again in future elections. This statement raises questions about the political ramifications and the PSOE's ongoing support for him amid the serious allegations.

The case highlights the issue of accountability within political structures, especially when it involves allegations of misconduct against minors. The PSOE’s decision to maintain his party membership despite the serious nature of the allegations may lead to significant public and political discourse about the responsibilities of elected officials and the measures taken by political parties in response to allegations of such gravity.

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