In the hours after the resignation, the political weather grew tense as the right leveraged attacks on Ximo Puig following the fall of his main partner in the Botànic government, while the left praised the work of former vice president Monica Oltra in recent years to aid the most vulnerable. Throughout the late afternoon and into the night, reactions rolled out in rapid succession. The right accused Puig of a cold calculation in the face of Oltra’s legal and political troubles, suggesting he allowed the situation to unfold before deciding whether to step down himself. Compromís supporters countered that an injustice had been done, a stance they attributed to far-right forces.
PPCV took the stage through its regional leader, Carlos Mazón, focusing on Puig’s recent actions. “For a long time, he did not take responsibility nor make a decision on a grave matter. In the end, Oltra made the call for him,” he stated, the Alicante native adding that Puig should have apologized to Maite, who was seen as the principal victim of the unfolding events. The remark underscored his view that the situation was regrettable and that the narrative should have shifted sooner. This perspective aligns with a broader push to hold leadership accountable in the current crisis.
In the Court of Public Opinion, Ruth Merino, a member of the Citizens’ Board, argued that Oltra’s resignation arrived late but is an unavoidable change that Valencians should accept as a step forward. She contended that Oltra’s departure had blemished regional institutions, echoing a shared concern voiced by Vox through its Cortes delegation, as Main Vega described Oltra as clinging to power and turning a political dance with Compromís into a mockery of the citizenry. The sentiment reflected a broader tension over accountability and integrity in governance.
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Compromís members, including National MP Joan Baldoví and Valencia mayor Joan Ribó, appeared publicly to defend Oltra. Baldoví posted that an injustice had been done to a figure who had contributed significantly to Valencian politics. Ribó reaffirmed Oltra’s essential role within the coalition, warning against any illusions about the situation and signaling that she would rejoin leadership once fully vindicated. He also suggested that sometimes taking a sideways step can create momentum for stronger progress.
Mazón: “Puig didn’t take responsibility; Oltra had to decide for him”
Hector Illueca, the Consell’s second vice president and housing minister, spoke to his colleagues about Oltra’s difficult departure, praising her for prioritizing Valencians’ interests above personal considerations. Trustees from Unides Podem in the Cortes offered support and sent a collective message of solidarity during this challenging period. These responses highlighted the internal debates about who bears accountability and how leadership should respond to political crises.
Outside the Valencian Community, national figures weighed in. Alberto Garzón, the Minister of Consumer Affairs, and Ione Belarra, the Minister of Social Rights and the 2030 Agenda, defended Oltra, describing her as a victim of aggressive political persecution. Inigo Errejón, leader of Más País, commended the decision as courageous, reflecting broad sympathy for Oltra across different political spectra. The discourse underscored how regional events can resonate at the national level, shaping perceptions of governance and justice.
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