The confrontation that took place last Thursday in Granada's Plaza de las Pasiegas, where a group calling itself Acción Antifascista attempted to boycott a Vox event, has highlighted current political tensions. This incident, for which the concentration did not have the approval of the Government Subdelegation, adds to a context where the far-right seeks to consolidate its narrative of victimization.
The situation in Extremadura, with the agreement between the Popular Party and Vox, is an example of how the far-right is gaining influence in regional politics. President María Guardiola has defended this alliance, arguing that it responds to the "mandate of the polls" after both parties obtained 60% of the votes in the last regional elections.
This reasoning, which justifies pacts out of "necessity," has also been observed in the formation of the national "progressive government," which has required the support of parties like Junts. Politics often moves along a cynical line where alliances are justified by convenience, beyond the explicit will of the voters.
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The left, for its part, seems to feed on the existence of a clearly identified "enemy" while disguising its own internal divisions. In this scenario, the far-right, with figures like Santiago Abascal, uses these incidents to reinforce its discourse. Abascal, during the rally in Granada, challenged opposing demonstrators, a strategy that, according to analysts, helps mobilize his voters and retain their loyalty.
Images of the clashes suggest an apparent permissiveness that allowed physical aggressions, which has led to criticism regarding public order management. Demands have been made for the Government Subdelegation and the police operation to take responsibility for not having prevented the "shameful image" projected from the center of Granada.
