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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Aragón's President Reshuffles Cabinet After Vox Exit

Published: 2024-07-12

Jorge Azcón, President of Aragón, Spain, has announced a government reshuffle following the departure of far-right party Vox from the coalition.

The restructuring reduces the cabinet from ten to nine members, with most of Vox's former responsibilities redistributed among existing Popular Party (PP) ministers.

Mar Vaquero emerges as a key figure, becoming the sole vice president and taking on additional roles in Justice and Presidency.

Javier Rincón, previously in the Finance Department, is the only new addition, appointed as Agriculture Minister.

Azcón maintains that the PP had not breached any coalition agreements and views Vox's exit as a mistake.

Despite now leading a minority government, Azcón remains optimistic, emphasizing dialogue and stability in the region's governance.