The Electoral Commission in Orihuela has ordered the Callosa de Segura branch of the People’s Party (PP) to remove within 24 hours every social media post that highlights the achievements of the current mayor, Manuel Martínez, during his time in office. A warning accompanies the directive: failure to comply will trigger a disciplinary review related to educational matters.
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The Board ruled that these actions, condemned by the Callosa Association of Independent Citizens, breached regulations that prohibit any activity directly or indirectly organized or funded from the moment elections are announced until they are completed by public authorities. Such actions reference campaign gains or employ imagery and phrases that resemble those used by competing political entities during elections.
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The content in question shows the candidate and the present mayor discussing the achievements and the work accomplished throughout his term. In particular, a recent PP briefing indicated that the party’s mayoral candidate would address the administration at a press conference on the upcoming Monday.
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The Electoral Board also determined that after the municipal PP signaled that the campaign would not meet allocation, the Unión de Ciudadanos Independientes de Callosa de Segura should remove any banners that exceeded the permitted percentage and spatial criteria for posting within 24 hours. The board also requested the City Council secretary to produce a report confirming whether vacancies, proportions, and appointments adhered to the established rules.
[Citation: Electoral Board guidelines and rulings on campaign communications and poster placement, as reported by the local authorities.]