Spanish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Maria Jesus Montero announced a boycott of the official ceremonies for Andalusia Day, choosing instead to attend an alternative event in Moguer. This decision intensifies the conflict with the Andalusian regional government controlled by the People's Party. Simultaneously, the central government announced an urgent amendment to regulations aimed at equalizing compensation for victims of terrorism with reparations for those harmed by police repression during the political transition period.

Boycott of 28-F Celebrations

Deputy Prime Minister Montero is skipping the official gala in Andalusia in favor of a party event in Moguer, which intensifies the dispute with the People's Party.

Compensation Reform

The government will amend the law to equalize the status of victims of police brutality from the transition period with the status of victims of terrorism.

Voting Mistake

Maria Jesus Montero was the only MP to vote against support for victims of the accident in Adamuz, explaining it as a technical error.

Political tensions in Spain have risen sharply on the eve of Andalusia Day, known as 28-F. Deputy Prime Minister Maria Jesus Montero decided not to attend the official regional medal ceremony, which is interpreted as the beginning of her political offensive in this autonomous community ahead of the upcoming elections. Instead of the official celebrations, Montero scheduled a party event in Moguer, which the opposition People's Party describes as disrespect for regional institutions. This conflict reveals deep divisions between the central government in Madrid and the Andalusian authorities, especially in the context of polls giving the right-wing a significant lead in the region. Amidst disputes over protocol, Pedro Sanchez's government has taken concrete steps in the areas of historical and social policy. A reform of two laws was announced, which will allow Manuel García Caparrós – killed by police in 1977 during pro-autonomy demonstrations – to be recognized as a victim of repression entitled to compensation equal to that for victims of terrorism. The deceased's family has long demanded that the state take full historical responsibility for this killing. This initiative is seen as an attempt by the socialists to regain the initiative in the debate on Andalusian identity. Andalusia Day, celebrated on February 28, commemorates the 1980 referendum in which residents of southern Spain voted for full autonomy for the region, a key moment in the country's democratization after Franco's dictatorship.Concurrently, the Ministry of Agriculture has taken action to support the agricultural sector. An analysis was announced to explore funding for agricultural losses caused by a severe weather front in Castilla-La Mancha and an increase in aid under the <przypis title=

Mentioned People

  • Maria Jesus Montero — Deputy Prime Minister of Spain and Minister of Finance, a central figure in the disputes over Andalusia Day.
  • Juan Manuel Moreno — President of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia for the People's Party.
  • Manuel Garcia Caparros — Trade unionist killed in 1977, a symbol of the struggle for Andalusian autonomy.