Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El País

Vox continues in more than 70 governments with the PP while Abascal campaigns calling it a 'fraud'

Vox remains in coalition with the PP in over 70 local governments despite Santiago Abascal's critical campaign rhetoric towards the PP.

The political alliance between Vox and the PP endures across more than 70 local governments, even as Vox leader Santiago Abascal publicly decries the PP as a 'fraud' in his campaign messaging. This contradiction highlights a complex relationship where Vox positions itself as a fresh alternative to a corrupt bipartisan system, while simultaneously benefiting from its partnerships with the very party it criticizes.

In the context of rising support for Vox as depicted in recent polls, Abascal's rhetoric targets the PSOE as a 'mafia,' while the PP is framed as a foundational pillar in a corrupt political landscape. This narrative, which portrays Vox as an unbound and independent force, faces challenges when confronted with the realities of local governance, particularly in regions like Valencia and Toledo. The continuing coalition arrangements with the PP paint a different picture of Vox's political strategy, indicating a pragmatic approach to governance.

As the landscape shifts towards the 2024 regional elections, where previous coalition governments face complications, the viability of these partnerships raises questions about Vox's future positioning. While the party seeks to leverage increasing public sentiment against established parties, its governance in coalition with the PP suggests an ongoing necessity for political alliances, even among parties that publicly criticize each other, complicating Vox's narrative in the upcoming electoral climate.

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