During a forum held this Tuesday at the Hotel Alfonso XIII, Montero, former Vice President of the Government, addressed questions about her dual role, explaining that her statutory staff status allows her to keep her position, which she obtained "in her twenties." Visibly annoyed by what she considered "inventions and imaginations," she clarified that there is only paid leave for civil servants during the fifteen days of the election campaign.
“"Anyone asking that question clearly hasn't seen the BOE and the Boja."
Before an audience that included former Junta President, Manuel Chaves, Montero expressed her conviction of a PSOE victory in the upcoming elections on May 17, highlighting the mobilization of the socialist electorate. She emphasized the importance of this election, calling it a "referendum" for public healthcare, a central message in her speeches.
“"I am convinced that the progressive people of Andalucía will understand the importance of these elections because our lives depend on it."
The socialist candidate also defended the presence of the President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, in the Andalusian campaign, arguing that his participation will "add" votes and that the current situation in Catalonia is different from before his arrival. She also confirmed the participation of other Government ministers and President Pedro Sánchez, whom she considers the party's "greatest asset," though without specifying exact dates for their visits.
Regarding the aggression suffered by Junta President, Juanma Moreno, in Cabra, Montero condemned "any type of political violence." However, she also recalled being verbally assaulted by a former PP councilor in Málaga during last Holy Week, lamenting the lack of media attention to such incidents when they affect her. Finally, she alluded to the situation of the wife of the PSOE councilor of Cabra, affected by failures in the breast cancer screening program, to emphasize the need to inform those harmed.
