The cracks caused by the indictment of José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero in the investiture bloc are growing larger. The PNV, one of the Government’s most reliable partners, is no longer the only one who sees it as “irresponsible” for Pedro Sánchez to continue beyond 2026 due to an “uncontrolled and judicialized agenda.” Coalición Canaria, another of the Executive’s most predictable allies, also considers the legislature over due to the impact of the investigation involving the former president for allegedly leading “an organized and stable structure aimed at the illicit exercise of influence.” “I do not feel obliged to vote with the Socialist Party,” said Cristina Valido, the only deputy in Congress from the party, this Monday on Radio Club Tenerife.
Read more Another Spaniard quarantined at Gómez Ulla tests positive for hantavirus
“Does anyone believe the Government can stay beyond 2026 in this situation? We have gone from talking about the young ladies [referring to the scandals surrounding former Minister of Development and former Socialist Organization Secretary José Luis Ábalos] to a tremendous plot affecting a former president that affects the Socialist Party, which is shaken. Can anyone believe this situation can be extended until 2027?” said the spokesperson for Coalición Canaria, the only party that voted in favor of Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s failed investiture and allowed Pedro Sánchez to continue in La Moncloa.
The parliamentarian defended respect for the presumption of innocence but at the same time warned that the signs against Zapatero cannot be ignored. “The referee blew the whistle. It is time for citizens to express their opinion and choose a new Government,” added the spokesperson for Coalición Canaria. Valido expressed support for Sánchez to face a vote of confidence. “It is clear that the legislature will no longer yield more and I believe people have the right to express themselves,” the deputy observed.
Read more Talks with Iran spark a new war among Republicans: “Mike Pompeo should shut his stupid mouth”
In contrast to Coalición Canaria’s distancing, the Government has strengthened BNG’s support with the signing of a preliminary agreement to approve the transfer of the AP-9 to Galicia, one of the historical demands of all the community’s parties. “With BNG, Galicia gains new powers. On this occasion, a historical claim and demand,” valued deputy Néstor Rego.
Read more Electric Pink