Compromís is inching toward a crisis of historic proportions after the impeachment and resignation of Consell vice president Monica Oltra. The spillover could reshape regional leadership, with Joan Baldoví, a candidate for the Generalitat presidency, poised to become a national MP. Aitana Mas is set to steer the Alicante coalition’s bid for the Valencia Tribunals as the coalition leadership lends its backing. In this tense moment, the current vice president keeps the door open to his predecessor, a former second in command and a member of the Inclusive Policies council. The stance signals a broad invitation to Oltra to participate in events connected to the campaign, underscoring the political calculus at play.
spokesman
Crevillente spoke on state television À Punt this Wednesday, in a recorded interview. He reminded viewers that Oltra remains a spokesperson for Compromís and clarified that Oltra is still part of the plan for Alicante to top the list after Baldoví. At a press conference following Consell’s plenary session last week, Mas defended the regional government’s handling of Oltra’s resignation, noting that Oltra had learned about unemployment benefits in the context of the transition. These remarks come as the coalition navigates a delicate balance between accountability and continuity.
Compromís leadership sidelines with Aitana Mas and neutralizes Fullana to top the list in Alicante
In a Wednesday interview, the official explained why the path favors Mas to lead the slate, while the next two positions would be shared between Fullana and a councilor from the Alicante City Council, Natxo Bellido. The spokesperson from Crevillente added that he does not know what Fullana will decide. The rules of the game are clear, he said, and the decision will be made by the candidates as well as the voters and party militants. The primaries remain open, and everyone involved will follow the established process as citizens weigh who should lead the list. Those comments reflect the ongoing negotiation among party factions as open primary voting looms.
water and valence
The discussions around water resources in the Compromís region echo broader tensions that have surfaced during the Oltra episode. Mas also referenced internal disagreements within the Consell that stem from linguistic considerations and regional identity. She asserted that neither Valencia nor water issues should be framed as the defining Achilles heel for Compromís. Her stance emphasizes a broader coalition approach and unity among all political forces, insisting that the lingering debate should not stall progress. She also questioned why a two-decade-old dispute remains framed as the sole challenge, urging focus on fresh, constructive solutions that address multiple priorities.