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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Tensions Flare in Spanish Parliament

Published: 2024-09-25

In a heated session of Spain's parliamentary control, tensions rose between the Popular Party (PP) and the coalition government, particularly targeting Vice President Yolanda Díaz.

PP spokesperson Miguel Tellado launched a series of 55 questions aimed at Díaz, attempting to drive a wedge between her and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

The questions, framed with "Is it democratic.

?", covered topics from Venezuela to domestic corruption.

Díaz defended the coalition's achievements, highlighting improvements in employment and social rights, while criticizing the PP's past economic policies.

The exchange grew personal, with accusations of machismo and paternalism, as Díaz rebuffed claims of being "bought" by Sánchez.

The session underscored the deep political divisions and the PP's strategy to challenge the coalition's integrity.