Despite stepping back from all duties, the impression remains that the attribution of income is possible for political gain. Monica Oltra is accused by critics of concealing her ex-husband’s case involving a minor protected by the Generalitat. Regional leader Carlos Mazón remarked that conditions have shifted and that the process could require legal reports to determine whether Oltra should participate in the case under investigation. The remarks were delivered in Valencia, where Mazón described the matter as pressing and criticized what he called an ostrich-like posture from president Ximo Puig. — Attribution: Valencia regional media.
This marks another moment where the Valencian center-right has scrutinized the leadership role. The PSPV, while noting a cooled relationship with Oltra due to the dynamics surrounding her second-in-command position, has faced charges of weak leadership and silence in recent months. Mazón argued that there are more than a dozen incumbents facing similar accusations, implying that Oltra and a general manager might be affected as well. — Attribution: Valencia regional media.
Mazón: “Ximo Puig didn’t take any responsibility and Oltra had to make the decision for him”
It has not been unusual for PPCV leaders to argue that Oltra was the focal point of public statements. Just over a month ago, second-in-command María José Catalá spoke out against Oltra in what was viewed as an escalation. If the Populars had released further details, the public narrative would have added a fourth indictment against the former vice president, joining the early charges linked to Vox founder Cristina Seguí and Spain 2000’s leader José Luis Roberto, with Vox later joining the discussion. The origin of these accusations led Oltra and Compromís to reiterate that the judicial process, which culminated in resignations, was framed as a political hunt by far-right factions. — Attribution: Valencia regional media.
Beyond internal political tensions, Mazón’s appearance also addressed other topics, including Madrid’s decision to ease scholarship criteria for families with incomes above 100,000 euros. In this context, the PPCV president argued that scholarship priority should go to those who need it most, while evaluating recipients’ progress as positive. He emphasized merit, competence, and advancement criteria as key measures. — Attribution: Valencia regional media.