A mediator case set off a sharp clash between PSPV-PSOE and PPCV as the campaign heats up
A political dispute escalated yesterday, reigniting tensions between the socialist PSPV-PSOE and the conservative PPCV. When names of national MPs allegedly connected to the suspected conspiracy surfaced from Madrid, networks began shaping the conversation in unexpected ways. Telegram channels and social chatter circulated claims that pointed fingers at socialist leaders, including figures from Elche, via a user named Alvise Perez. Ferraz issued a formal request for anyone affected by the accusations to share data and evidence to help clarify the situation. The response echoed patterns seen in past political scandals where online networks amplify rumors and trigger swift counterclaims. It serves as a reminder of how quickly information travels in modern politics, especially during an election season.
Meanwhile, a Valencia-based mayoral candidate suggested that Alicante Town Hall, involving both the PP and Cs, had contracts with ASD Drones, a firm identified among those tied to the alleged corruption scheme. The candidate’s remarks followed information provided by the PP, which indicated that the Valencian consulate, representing Compromís and PSPV, had contracted with one of the drone companies linked to the controversy in 2021 and 2022. This underscores how procurement records can be used by political actors to pressure opponents during periods of heightened scrutiny.
Alejandro Soler states he will pursue legal action over false accusations in the Mediator case
The Alicante City Council confirmed that drone purchases occurred through a public tender process conducted with another company, Mi Primer Dron, on July 28, 2022, and denied any direct link between the council and the drone firm at the center of the alleged plot. In a related move, José Ramón González, the Security Councilor for Alicante, urged the Valencia vice mayor to correct what he described as a false accusation, signaling the seriousness with which the city treats these claims.
The allegations intensified, drawing attention from socialist ranks and prompting clarifications from several local administrations. In Finestrat, the popular mayor, who also serves as Organizing Secretary for the Valencia region, faced questions about a €49,990 contract with the same drone company that came into effect just days earlier and was approved without a recorded council vote. These details illustrate how procurement records and contract triggers can become flashpoints in political narratives during campaign season.
PSPV-PSOE accuses PP of spreading a campaign by manipulating the socialist logo
The mediator case drew substantial media attention, but it is only one front in the broader pre-election period. The secretary of the socialist organization, José Muñoz, criticized the PP for organizing a morning protest, describing it as a creeping campaign. He also accused the party of misusing PSPV-PSOE’s corporate identity through the distribution of leaflets in Alicante’s municipalities. The materials allegedly featured images of Ximo Puig and Pedro Sánchez alongside a slogan criticizing the state of Alicante. In response, the PP suggested that there was nothing untrue in the campaign narrative.