{"id":150237,"date":"2025-06-13T10:56:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T10:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/ortega-smith-demands-that-the-pp-present-a-motion-of-censure-in-light-of-the-terrifying-situation-of-corruption-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T10:56:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T10:56:06","slug":"ortega-smith-demands-that-the-pp-present-a-motion-of-censure-in-light-of-the-terrifying-situation-of-corruption-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/ortega-smith-demands-that-the-pp-present-a-motion-of-censure-in-light-of-the-terrifying-situation-of-corruption-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Ortega Smith demands that the PP present a motion of censure in light of the “terrifying situation of corruption in Spain.”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Political Turmoil in Spain: A Call for a Vote of No Confidence<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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In the latest surge of political discourse in Spain, \u00a0Javier Ortega Smith\u00a0, the spokesperson for \u00a0Vox\u00a0 in the Madrid City Council, has made headlines by urging the \u00a0People’s Party\u00a0 (PP) to initiate a \u00a0vote of no confidence\u00a0 against Prime Minister \u00a0Pedro S\u00e1nchez\u00a0. Smith’s remarks highlight what he describes as a “terrifying situation of \u00a0corruption\u00a0 in Spain,” making it clear that he deems immediate action vital.<\/p>\n

Standing before the media at Casa del Lector in \u00a0Matadero Madrid\u00a0, Smith stated, “It seems logical that at this moment, \u00a0Mr. (Alberto N\u00fa\u00f1ez) Feij\u00f3o\u00a0 should present a motion of no confidence if there is no dissolution of the \u00a0Cortes\u00a0 and subsequent elections called by the president.” He stressed that this is one of the constitutional mechanisms available in scenarios of extreme gravity.<\/p>\n

Ortega Smith further elaborated, reminding audiences that S\u00e1nchez assumed the presidency through a similar \u00a0no-confidence motion\u00a0, a response to what was characterized as intolerable corruption during the \u00a0Mariano Rajoy\u00a0 administration. The Vox spokesperson emphasized that “all deputies should support the motion,” declaring, “Those who do not are complicit in this corruption.” He insisted that anyone tolerating the current circumstances becomes an accessory to the severe corruption crisis that Spain is facing.<\/p>\n

The responsibility for presenting the motion, according to Smith, falls to the People’s Party, who have the higher number of deputies. He pointed out that the \u00a0PP\u00a0 consistently reminds the public that \u00a0Feij\u00f3o\u00a0 is the opposition leader, implying it is logical for them to take the lead in this push.<\/p>\n

### Allegations of a Criminal Organization<\/p>\n

In a shocking declaration, Ortega Smith claimed, “Today we learned, thanks to reports from the \u00a0UCO\u00a0 (Central Operational Unit), that the \u00a0PSOE\u00a0 (Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party), under the direction of General Secretary \u00a0Pedro S\u00e1nchez\u00a0, is a \u00a0criminal organization\u00a0.” He stressed that this is not merely a political opinion but a \u00a0juridical determination\u00a0, underscoring the severity of the allegations.<\/p>\n

He argued that S\u00e1nchez was fully aware of the operations within this alleged criminal structure, which purportedly aimed at enriching its members through kickbacks from public \u00a0contract allocations\u00a0. Referencing the \u00a0Penal Code\u00a0, Smith explained that a criminal organization consists of two or more individuals working together to commit crimes, carrying prison sentences of up to eight years when proven guilty.<\/p>\n

Ortega Smith pointed to what he described as a “perfect division of roles” among key players like former ministerial advisor \u00a0Koldo Garc\u00eda\u00a0, ex-minister \u00a0Jos\u00e9 Luis \u00c1balos\u00a0, and businessman \u00a0V\u00edctor de Aldama\u00a0. He asserted that S\u00e1nchez had knowledge of these operations and was protected by members of the government such as \u00a0F\u00e9lix Bola\u00f1os\u00a0, minister of presidency, and \u00a0the first deputy prime minister\u00a0, the Minister of Finance.<\/p>\n

He expressed shared astonishment as both Bola\u00f1os and S\u00e1nchez recently defended \u00a0Santos Cerd\u00e1n\u00a0, claiming no doubts regarding Cerd\u00e1n’s integrity as the Secretary General of Organization. Such defenses, similar to a fortress, underscore the complexities intertwined within Spain\u2019s political fabric.<\/p>\n

In light of these alarming revelations, Smith has called for S\u00e1nchez to resign if he is formally accused. He urged the prime minister to dissolve the Cortes and call for fresh elections, arguing that “we find ourselves in a serious situation,” which necessitates robust judicial action and effective police investigation. “Spain cannot be governed by someone who simultaneously leads a criminal organization,” he concluded.<\/p>\n

The current political landscape in Spain is fraught with turmoil and ideological tension, as the possibility of a vote of no confidence nears amidst severe allegations of corruption. As political factions continue to grapple with this unprecedented situation, the outcome remains uncertain, with the pressure on S\u00e1nchez escalating each day.<\/p>\n


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