The announcement concerns a candidate who will not appear on the ballot until the upcoming municipal elections, yet there is visible support being shown. The left bloc is unified under a United Left framework, reflecting loyalty to the Alda project and recognizing the candidate’s municipal experience and value to governance in Elda.
The leader of Somos Elda, Borja Moreno, confirmed this stance: the team has been invited to run, but right now the moment isn’t right. Moreno emphasized ongoing cooperation with Somos Elda, aligning feminist principles, social justice, and municipalist practices with the coalition’s core ideology. The party clarified that the principal reason for not contesting the municipal elections is to avoid vote fragmentation, a problem seen in the 2019 elections when the party stood as a minority with a notable share of votes.
We Elda has expressed support for the left parties, underscoring a shared commitment to progressive change. Information about this alignment notes that Elda’s PSOE has shifted to the center-right, and Somos Elda’s leadership argues that a coherent left-wing coalition is essential to guide Elda and its residents toward sustained progress.
Moreno also praised the mayoral candidate’s work at the Generalitat, highlighting the political trajectory of Iñaki Pérez, Cristina Rodríguez as a Valencia MP, and the commitment of Marisa Ibáñez with various allied groups.
The discussion then turns to Iñaki Pérez Rico, who heads the left coalition slate and stresses that the candidacy rests on more than party unity. The goal is to build a project from the ground up, drawing strength from the experiences of different neighborhoods, associations, and residents who want to defend what matters most and contribute to Elda’s transformation.
On behalf of Podemos-Compromís-Esquerra Unida, the mayoral candidate expressed gratitude for Somos Elda’s backing, describing Somos Elda as a neighborhood-rooted municipal party that has contributed to the city for years. Eldenses are invited to share their ideas to help achieve greater cohesion between policies and local concerns. The emphasis from the training sessions was clear: a strong municipal group is needed to implement transformative policies that address what Elda truly requires now.
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Inaki Perez Rico, the top candidate for the left coalition, stressed that this campaign is not merely about uniting three parties; it is about building a people-powered project. The emphasis is on a grassroots approach, valuing the input of citizens and local organizations, and letting their experiences shape a practical plan for Elda’s future.
Support for the Somos Elda initiative remains a cornerstone of the coalition, with a belief that the city’s neighborhoods deserve leadership that is present, accountable, and responsive. The Podemos-Compromís-Esquerra Unida ticket highlights the potential for closer alignment with residents’ needs, encouraging active participation to refine and implement policies that reflect local realities.
Together, the group envisions an administration that can navigate the challenges facing Elda by leveraging community networks, neighborhood associations, and resident committees. The plan is to foster transparent governance and collaborative decision-making, ensuring that progress is measured by tangible improvements in everyday life for Eldenses.