Mutxamel’s Socialist Party is renewing its leadership as Antonio Cachinero García has been chosen to lead the party into the 2023 municipal elections. Having recently taken charge of the local secretariat, the 46-year-old attorney emerged as the party’s mayoral candidate after a competitive primary, with his campaign team focusing on consolidating the party’s command in Mutxamel, a municipality that has been in opposition since 2011. The primary process, held this Sunday, positioned Cachinero as the clear victor over Loreto Martínez, the current spokesperson, by a margin of 27 votes to 18 among a 54-member census. This translates to roughly 60 percent support for Cachinero from the party base, signaling a strong consensus within the local socialist hierarchy as they prepare for the electoral push. The lineup for the top of the ticket also includes Antonio García Teruel, who previously served as city spokesperson from 2011 to 2014, reinforcing the sense of continuity and experience within the team. The changes mark a intent to present a unified, experienced front for Mutxamel under new leadership, with the goal of rebuilding the party’s influence in a town long led by other political forces.
The new socialist mayor spoke about the moment with a mix of pride and resolve, describing the past months as a period of intensive preparation. He underscored a plan to translate the work already carried out by his team into a coherent political program for Mutxamel. According to his remarks, the next steps involve detailing the social, economic, and communal priorities, and inviting residents to compare these proposals with those from other parties before making a decision at the ballot box. He stressed that the forthcoming months would be filled with hard work, the drafting of a comprehensive platform, and a clear public presentation of what the socialists aim to deliver for the town. The statement reflected a determination to mobilize the party’s municipal group and executive team to turn ideas into tangible policies and to articulate a credible path to victory, should voters place their trust in the socialist project for Mutxamel. This trajectory aligns with a broader trend of party renewal aimed at reconnecting with residents and offering concrete, attainable commitments that reflect local needs and priorities. The outcome of the primaries and the subsequent planning phases are viewed as a fresh mandate to rebuild the party’s relevance and to present a responsible, proactive alternative in local governance, one that emphasizes accountability, transparent decision-making, and active citizen engagement. [citation: local reporting on Mutxamel politics]