Political Tensions Spark Vandalism Across Local Socialist Offices
In Orihuela, supporters of the Socialist group condemned a vandalism incident at the party’s headquarters door. Carolina Gracia, the general secretary and spokesperson for the Orihuela City Council, stated that the act did not appear accidental, noting it followed public criticism of a council member from a far-right party the day before. Gracia emphasized that donations to the Miguel Hernández Foundation should not be a pretext for intimidation, and she urged the writers to recognize that the city will not be frightened. She added that condemnations of disruptions will continue, and she criticized the People’s Party for allowing the far-right to influence key cultural and governmental areas.
The attack extended to the Socialist headquarters in Monforte del Cid, where facilities suffered damage and graffiti targeted calls for amnesty for pro-independence figures. The message carried insults such as traitor, sellout, and Judas. The PSPV spoke out at the national level, describing the incident as a fresh assault by intolerant individuals spreading hatred. Through a public statement shared on social media, the party reaffirmed its commitment to defending democracy and coexistence while expressing solidarity with the Monforte del Cid colleagues and condemning the aggressors.
Earlier in the month, similar confrontations appeared to surge in multiple areas within the province. The incidents occurred in early November as demonstrations gathered in front of socialist facilities to protest the amnesty agreement. Protests predominantly took place in Alicante and Elche. In the provincial capital, demonstrations in General Mancha Square lasted several nights as police blocked access to Pinto Gisbert Street, home to the PSPV headquarters. Protesters also encircled the Alicante center and even attempted to seal the doors of the headquarters with locks. Socialist facilities in several towns—including Benidorm, Guardamar, Santa Pola, and Alicante—were targeted during these waves of vandalism and protest.