Breaking News
July 22, 2025 - Al Hilal Interested in Newcastle's Alexander Isak, Source Reveals July 22, 2025 - Chelsea Monitoring Alejandro Garnacho; Manchester United Lowers Valuation July 22, 2025 - Man United and Man City Battle for Sporting CP Captain Hjulmand July 22, 2025 - Real Madrid's Challenge: Replacing Injured Star Jude Bellingham July 22, 2025 - Bryan Mbeumo Fulfilling Dream with Manchester United Move July 22, 2025 - Keylor Navas Signs 1-Year Deal with Liga MX Club Pumas from Newell's July 22, 2025 - Liverpool's Strategic Move: Signing Hugo Ekitike to Bolster Forward Line July 21, 2025 - Philadelphia Union Leads MLS Power Rankings, Miami Drops to Second Place July 21, 2025 - Liverpool's Luis Díaz Determined to Leave for Bayern Munich July 21, 2025 - Premier League's Big Spenders Set Stage for Epic 2025-26 Title Race
  • HotRecentNews.com
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Health
HotRecentNews.com
Menu
  • World

  • Politics

  • Sports

  • Entertainment

  • Science

  • Technology

  • Health

Home / World / Escalating Political Conflict Between Left and Right in Madrid Threatens Unity in Spain

Escalating Political Conflict Between Left and Right in Madrid Threatens Unity in Spain

Escalating Political Conflict Between Left and Right in Madrid Threatens Unity in Spain
No Comments 16
Facebook X
World October 22, 2024 20:40

barcelona - Tensions between the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the regional president of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, are escalating, leading to a potential threat to the unity of Spain.

Tensions between the left-wing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the right-wing regional president of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, have reached a boiling point. After Sánchez referred to Ayuso's partner as a 'proven criminal', he is now demanding her resignation. Ayuso's partner, businessman Alberto González Amador, in turn, demands that Sánchez retract his statements. He also seeks a hundred thousand euros in damages from Sánchez and fifty thousand euros from his Minister of Justice Félix Bolaños.

Sánchez and Bolaños labeled Amador last week as 'a criminal who defrauded the treasury'. They claim that Ayuso benefits from his money, which is unacceptable for a regional premier. Last week, Sánchez already called for Ayuso's resignation and repeated that demand earlier this week.

Ayuso's partner, businessman Amador, argues that Sánchez and Bolaños 'violate the basic rights of a Spanish citizen'. Amador, who made huge profits during the pandemic by collecting commissions for the supply of face masks, is accused of tax fraud and falsifying documents. He is said to have embezzled a total of 3.5 million euros. He has admitted to this fraud himself. According to Spanish media, he has offered to pay millions to the tax authorities to avoid a trial and imprisonment.

The populist Ayuso accuses Sánchez of waging a 'destructive campaign' against her. Ayuso, a fierce critic of Sánchez, has always been vocal about her aversion to his left-wing governments. During the pandemic, she pursued her own course by disregarding national policies and keeping the hospitality sector open. Along with the far-right Vox party, Ayuso is personally involved in the judicial investigation into Pedro Sánchez's wife due to alleged benefits she may have received at Complutense University.

'The feud between Ayuso and Sánchez is becoming personal. Although, truth be told, it has always been personal,' writes a commentator from the Spanish digital newspaper El Diario. Ayuso further stoked the fire by declaring in a public letter that she will not meet with Sánchez on Friday. The Spanish Prime Minister had summoned her as part of his meetings with all eighteen regional leaders. Ayuso justifies her refusal based on Sánchez's 'defamatory' and insulting remarks – as well as a new tax model for Catalonia, which grants the region a special status. She describes this as 'fatal for the rule of law, Spain's unity, and solidarity among regions'. 'What is not normal cannot be normalized,' Ayuso emphasizes in her letter.

Minister Óscar López of Digital Transformation describes Ayuso's refusal to meet Sánchez as 'very serious'. 'Díaz Ayuso engages in despicable politics: only confrontations and clashes,' he states. He refers to the Madrid region as 'the epicenter of mud and corruption'. 'Sánchez has not insulted anyone. He simply mentioned the tax fraud committed by Ayuso's partner, something he has already confessed to.'

National party leader Alberto Nuñez Feijóo initially remarked that it would be a 'mistake' for Ayuso to decline the meeting with Sánchez. However, he later somewhat softened his stance by stating that he did not want to dwell on the matter any longer and 'of course supports Ayuso'.

This is not the first time the controversial yet popular regional premier has found herself in such a political storm. Even her older brother was involved in a high-profile scandal under her leadership with a fraudulent face mask deal. Despite this, many within the PP ranks saw Ayuso as a stronger leader than Feijóo for a long time, although this perception is starting to shift due to the accumulating scandals in her circle.

NEW TikTok Removes #SkinnyTok Worldwide After Pressure from Brussels and Paris

Leave a comment Cancel

reload

Trending Now

  • Today
  • Yesterday
  • Month
  • Comments
  • 1

    David de Gea Reflects on Failed Real Madrid Move and Career Journey

    July 22, 2025
  • 2

    Barcelona's Star Midfield Trio Shines for Spain at Euro 2025

    July 22, 2025
  • 3

    Arsenal's Cristhian Mosquera Joins Preseason Tour in Singapore After Deal with Valencia

    July 22, 2025
  • 4

    Leeds United Sign German Midfielder Anton Stach from TSG Hoffenheim

    July 22, 2025
  • 5

    Euro 2025 Semifinal Live Updates: England vs. Italy

    July 22, 2025
  • 1

    Nigeria Dominates Zambia in Women's AFCON Quarterfinals, South Africa Advances on Penalties

    July 21, 2025
  • 2

    Arsenal Unveils 2025-26 Lightning Bolt Inspired Away Kit

    July 21, 2025
  • 3

    Italy Riding High with Fun and Joy, Ready to Face England in Euro 2025 Semifinals

    July 21, 2025
  • 4

    Manchester City Considering James Trafford Move Amid Éderson Uncertainty

    July 21, 2025
  • 5

    Italy 'Confident' They Can Defeat Reigning Champions England in Euro 2025 Semifinal

    July 21, 2025
  • 1

    Chelsea Competes with Juventus for Randal Kolo Muani Transfer

    June 22, 2025
  • 2

    Concacaf Gold Cup: USMNT vs. Haiti Live Updates at AT&T Stadium

    June 23, 2025
  • 3

    Arsenal Balk at Sesko's Wage Demands, Transfer Rumors Swirl

    June 23, 2025
  • 4

    Low Attendance Plagues Club World Cup and Gold Cup in Summer Soccer Season

    June 23, 2025
  • 5

    Sunderland Interested in Sassuolo Winger Armand Laurienté

    June 24, 2025
Hot Recent News
The HOTRECENTNEWS.com is not responsible for the content of external sites.

SEARCH

  • World News

Back to Top