Purge in Cs provincial committee: leadership rejects critics with Orihuela movement

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Dome is a question raised to c. I skipped regional ties or to Madrid. It was Borja González, secretary of the Cs Organization, who came to tell him to stay out of the way or else they would remove him, the provincial secretaries of Institutional Action and Organization, César Martínez and Chechu Herrero. They did not behave well; they pushed us aside, and the Diputación, the most important institution managed in the Community, was left leadershipless.

Were the recent decisions surprising?

The regional coordinator Maria Munoz did not step into the Diputación or Alicante City Council. The speaker for Cs in the provincial institution regrets continuing in that role and asks for autonomous positions. The reason for the dismissal was not explained; the aim seemed to be calming tensions after the Orihuela events.

Was criticizing the Orihuela movement painful for Cs?

The party faced damage. Cs failed to react to a motion that, in fact, was communicated three weeks ahead of time. Some figures, like Juan Ignacio López-Bas, María Muñoz, and Teresa Ortiz, seem to hide from accountability. They did not want to know what was happening in Orihuela or to confront matters in private rooms.

There were moments when the closeness with the PP appeared at risk…

The speaker notes three years of cooperation with the PP in Diputación and two years with the PSOE in Xixona. There were breakfasts with the socialist mayor of Xixona and allies in Diputación. Cs aims to provide stability to governments, even as accusations arise. The party acknowledges that its rhetoric can falter under pressure.

There is a clear acknowledgment of a significant relationship with Carlos Mazón.

It is true, as conversations continued with other lawmakers, the mayor, and Xixona government councilors. Cs sought stability, staying in the center and offering steady governance.

What happens next for the formation process?

The first task is to appoint a new provincial committee. The speaker was taken aback by the lack of prepared candidates and the rush to dismiss him. Nervous, someone he does not name crushed the process. The decision-makers will be held to account. Teresa Ortiz is urged to explain her remarks, as today they do not convince, and the reasons for the dismissal were not clear.

The question remains: will he continue to participate in Cs?

It is unclear to him who assumes that a person in such a situation would hide. He awaits statements from the regional coordinator and the Organization Secretary. He has not received a reply from Mr. López-Bas. This represents the autonomous leadership that exists. Emilio Argueso is named as someone who spent four years guiding the most important area of the Provincial Assembly.

Is there a chance of aligning with the PP again?

Not at the moment. The display of what Cs and the Cs government team achieved in the provincial institution shows that the management model could extend higher. The belief is that their work demonstrated operational efficiency, reconciliation, execution of plans, and dialogue with the opposition. Cs fulfilled its role: manage and provide stability. The government team stayed united even when Toni Cantó attempted to destabilize Diputación.

Are nerves high for Cs ahead of Sunday’s election?

The speaker hopes for a strong outcome despite flawed political strategy. The communication of their governance to citizens is inadequate and should be criticized. If the result is not favorable, it may be time to reassess strategies and call for accountability from those responsible.

How does he describe his current relationship with Julia Parra?

There is blind trust. The province has relied on her as a cultural reference during the toughest moments of the pandemic. They know each other well, with ties to different towns, but long-standing cooperation remains.

And with Adrian Santos?

Both are part of the same professional circle, creating a close bond. The only divide now is that under current circumstances, one side pushed him out of office and offered a different path. Recently, contact has dwindled.

What will the future hold for his role in Cs?

That is a question for Cs to answer. For now, he remains in place. When new charges surface, he will explain the future relationship. The longer new appointments take, the more vulnerable MPs and legislators may feel.

Will Cs supporters in the province stand by him?

He does not seek martyrdom or assume universal support. His commitment to Cs was rooted in enduring values. If those values clash with his duties in Diputación, he will reconsider continued party membership. For him, politics is a season in life, not a constant tool for others.

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