The president of the Junta of Extremadura, María Guardiola, and the leader of the Socialist parliamentary group, Miguel Ángel Gallardo, engaged in a heated exchange during Thursday's plenary session of the Extremadura Assembly. The confrontation stemmed from questions raised by Gallardo regarding the regional government's handling of the school transport crisis, which has affected thousands of students at the start of the academic year.
Gallardo accused Guardiola of failing to take control of the school transport problem, alleging that her administration's inaction has harmed students who have been unable to use transportation routes to reach their educational centers. The socialist leader asserted that his party would focus on addressing what he described as "the real problems of Extremadura" that concern its citizens, rather than engaging in political maneuvering.
Guardiola responded by suggesting that Gallardo lacks familiarity with legal compliance, a pointed reference to ongoing judicial proceedings against the socialist leader. She indicated that Gallardo will face trial for his alleged involvement in the hiring of David Sánchez, brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, during Gallardo's tenure as president of the Badajoz Provincial Council. The regional president characterized Gallardo as "a real problem for his party" during the parliamentary session.
The assembly debate highlighted ongoing tensions between the regional government and opposition parties, with the school transport crisis serving as the immediate catalyst for the confrontation. Gallardo maintained that he would not be forced out of his position despite what he described as efforts by Guardiola's party supported by "six ultra-right organizations." The exchange reflects broader political divisions in the Extremadura region as both leaders position themselves ahead of future electoral contests.
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