María Guardiola, the candidate for president of the Junta de Extremadura, is set to meet with Vox today in Mérida, marking the fourth meeting since the regional elections. The urgency of the situation is underscored by the upcoming first vote for her investiture scheduled for March 4, where she will require Vox's support for her appointment. The negotiations are proving to be extremely challenging, particularly due to the strained relationship between Guardiola and Santiago Abascal, the leader of Vox.

Génova, the headquarters of the Popular Party (PP), has confirmed that both Miguel Tellado and Marta Varela will participate in all meetings despite their current absence from the negotiations due to parliamentary obligations in Madrid. The atmosphere surrounding the discussions is tense, as the political landscape in Extremadura hangs in the balance, necessitating a resolution that pleases all parties involved. The implications of these negotiations are critical, not only for Guardiola's political future but also for the stability of the regional government if she succeeds in gaining the necessary votes.

The ongoing dialogues highlight the complexities of coalition politics in Spain, especially in regions where the dynamics between traditional parties and newer ones like Vox create a precarious political environment. As the meeting unfolds, all eyes will be on how the PP and Vox resolve their differences to either solidify or disrupt Guardiola's chances of becoming the president, a role she must secure to lead her party's agenda effectively in Extremadura.