"Vox, running for Pontevedra's office, has yet to secure a foothold in Galician politics"
In a surprising turn of events, retired General Antonio Budiño, a former Vox candidate for Pontevedra in the 2019 general elections, has been suspended from the party for a period of four years [1][3]. The reasons behind this disciplinary action remain undisclosed, but it is clear that Vox has taken decisive action against Budiño.
Despite the suspension, no explicit allegations or charges against Vox's leadership have been reported in connection with this case [2]. The party continues to operate without any specific accusations levelled against its leadership.
Budiño, a distinguished figure in the party and a military officer with an impeccable record, has accused Vox of deceiving the public and hiding behind a flag and discourse that do not truly represent them. This criticism comes amidst a series of recent instances where Vox has faced criticism [7].
It's worth noting that Vox has yet to place any elected official in the Autonomous Parliament, in the provincial deputations, or in any of the 312 municipalities of the Community [5]. The only elected official of Vox in Galicia, Lilian Cerdeira, left the party three months ago [4]. Following her departure, Vox no longer has any elected officials in Galicia.
In his statement, Budiño maintains that he has not changed his principles, but Vox has over the last five years, "and for the worse" [6]. This criticism serves as a reflection of Budiño's dissatisfaction with the party's current state.
Previously, ABC advanced that Lilian Cerdeira, the only elected official of Vox in Galicia, left the party three months ago [4]. Budiño's recent statement was published recently, further highlighting the ongoing tension within Vox.
References:
- El Pais - Link
- El Mundo - Link
- ABC - Link
- La Vanguardia - Link
- El Diario - Link
- Budiño's statement - Link
- Various news sources - Link
People have criticized Vox for allegedly deceiving the public and hiding behind a flag and discourse that do not truly represent them, as exemplified by retired General Antonio Budiño, who accused the party of this and maintained that its principles have worsened over the last five years. Meanwhile, policy-and-legislation and politics surrounding war-and-conflicts continue to be reported in general-news, but no specific accusations have been levelled against Vox's leadership in connection with Budiño's suspension.
