The mayor of Alicante is what the popular Luis Barcala should have shown kindness and gratitude in his twenties. ambassadors Visiting the city last weekend and intrigued by Casa Mediterráneo, it spiraled out of control with a reception that eventually turned into complete trouble. First from the PP, it was decided that no municipal opposition group or any of the Generalitat or Government Delegation in the Valencian Community should be present during the diplomats’ visit to the City Hall’s Blue Room. This gesture was intended to avoid the presence of the socialists and above all to obscure the figure of Ana Barceló, who, according to the socialists, would become Barcala’s main enemy in the May municipal elections.
special move
When that newspaper contacted the mayor’s cabinet to get its version on Friday, the environmental Barçala The mayor’s decision not to invite anyone from the PSPV was reaffirmed, considering that he had no obligation to call opposition to what was described as a “special action”. In fact, Barcala’s recent meetings with the Dutch and Italian ambassadors have been used to justify the view that Saturday’s meeting should not have a host other than the PP’s already approved candidate for elections to be held within four months.
When this newspaper contacted the Alicante government team, it was reported that the same Friday afternoon, Casa Mediterráneo could open the reception to more officials, but this is a official invitation anyone from PSPV as determined by the laws of corporate protocol. The situation was further complicated after the news was made public on Saturday, to the point that it must have been Andrés Perelló, the director of Casa Mediterráneo, who gave word of mouth to different officials during the concert. ADDA reported that at closing, a mayor’s reception was held at the town hall, which they could attend.
The hasty and informal issuance of invitations in the auditorium resulted in their rejection by some PSPV representatives who were notified on Saturday afternoon. Such was the case, for example, of Josefina Bueno, Minister for Innovation and Universities, who had a previous commitment, or Joan Calabuig, the regional secretary for European Union and Foreign Affairs, who justified herself for the same reason. Others were able to join appointment at the municipality, as in the case of Barceló, who did this to Perelló himself, or to Toñi Serna, the regional secretary for Cooperation and Democratic Quality. Government deputy representative Araceli Poblador also attended. In the middle of the concert, hasty invitations were also made to Senén Florensa, director of the Institute for Mediterranean Studies, and Roger Albinyana, the general secretary of the same institution.
first plans
The presence of PSPV representatives, and above all Barceló, foiled the PP’s initial plans and made the atmosphere in the Town Hall rare. But when the farce could have no more surprises, night came. one more degree of surrealism When socialist municipal spokesman Miguel Millana and the illusory Ángel Franco appeared in the City Council, they decided to attend, at their own risk, without anyone inviting them. The protocol staff had to punch a hole in the photo. “We attended the event but did not stay agape in protest,” Millana said in a statement yesterday.
Beyond this anger, the socialist ranks complain about the acceptance of an important ambassadorial meeting in Alicante. sign of coexistence and peace It was turned into a corporate farce in times of war to keep Barceló from gaining attention. “We gave the image of a village,” they say at PSPV.
Source: Informacion
Emma Matthew is a political analyst for “Social Bites”. With a keen understanding of the inner workings of government and a passion for politics, she provides insightful and informative coverage of the latest political developments.