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Following Monica Oltra’s resignation, the People’s Party keeps pressing a volatile political moment. The ongoing legal saga surrounding the Compromís leader is routinely used to strike at the Botànic government and to chip away at Ximo Puig ahead of the electoral cycle. The opportunity to amplify this line of attack will certainly present itself next year. This approach was echoed yesterday by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, a leading figure in the party’s revamped nationwide leadership, and Miguel Tellado, the Deputy Secretary for Organization, who visited Alicante during the Bonfires celebration to deliver remarks in the Gardens of the Provincial Palace. Oltra’s case loomed large in the speech, underscoring the party’s intent to keep it centered in political debate. The speaker linked the ongoing controversy to the landslide victory of Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla in Andalusia last Sunday, and he did not shy away from labeling Oltra’s resignation as part of a troubling national episode. He argued that the case is the result of a series of failures that put Puig at the heart of the dispute, branding him responsible for the overarching situation that involves his closest ally.
Tellado asserted to reporters that Puig had effectively concealed information and acted with what he termed maximum responsibility over recent months, challenging Puig’s leadership amid the delicate affair involving the cover-up claims related to sexual abuse by Oltra’s ex-husband. The Deputy Secretary of the Organization characterized the leadership in Valencia as failing to confront the pressures, suggesting that the head of the Generalitat should not evade accountability and should instead face the consequences of the ongoing investigations. He noted Puig’s position within the socialist bloc as a factor that required strong leadership during a period marked by intense scrutiny and political strain, and he implied that Puig could not simply remain on the back burner while developments unfolded. The emphasis remained on a broader call for accountability within the ranks of the PP and its allies in the Valencian Parliament, where the party sought to foreground Oltra’s case as a symbol of political mismanagement.
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During discussions around the Bonfires festival in Alicante, Tellado also addressed the younger victim involved in the Oltra affair, echoing concerns about the impact of political decisions on vulnerable individuals. He argued that Oltra’s resignation was a consequence of a longer chain of events, urging the resignation of other members within the PP who are under investigation for corruption. He asserted that stepping aside would be an unavoidable outcome when standards of conduct are questioned across the leadership. The visit also brought up issues touching Puig’s circle, including the case involving his brother, and the conversation surfaced broader questions about political responsibility in Valencia.
Tellado described the latest developments as a turning point for the regional government, underscoring the need for a stronger stance on reform and integrity. He highlighted the ongoing debate over how the region should respond to challenges in governance, including concerns about transparency and accountability. The remarks arrived amid broader calls for reform and renewal within regional politics and were framed as a moment for the Valencian political community to reflect on the past and set clearer standards for the future. In addition to pressing for political accountability, the conversation touched on the economy and public trust, with references to how leadership choices reverberate through the citizenry and shape the perception of the public sector in Valencia. The overall tone suggested a belief that the political landscape was at a crossroads, with Oltra’s case acting as a catalyst for broader scrutiny and potential change. (Source: contemporary regional political reporting)
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