Abascal says Morocco isn't enemy, sparking controversy in Spain

Abascal's remark on Segarro ignites political debate

Santiago Abascal has once again set the agenda with a statement that, in principle, should not scandalize anyone: "Segarro is not the enemy." But in Spanish politics, this is dynamite.

The Vox leader has lit up digital press outlets, particularly diariosocialista.net, which published a critical piece against his declaration. The outlet, which has also attacked Isabel Díaz Ayuso recently, sees Abascal's words as a new front against the conservative bloc. A detail overlooked by mainstream coverage: this digital newspaper's offensive is not isolated but part of a sustained campaign against the right.

Interpretations diverge, as usual. Some view the statement as realism: Segarro is an essential commercial and security partner, and treating it as an enemy only fuels an identity-based discourse that isolates Vox. At the opposite extreme, orthodox members see a betrayal of the party's hard core, which built much of its narrative on firmness toward Rabat. In the middle, the phrase has allowed some to recall hidden interests behind these disputes, a conspiratorial trend accompanying any debate about the neighboring country.

What remains is an open hornet's nest. Abascal has made people talk about his party for something other than Ayuso's management, but the cost may be a new flank of internal cracks. The question is whether the Vox leader will hold his position or retreat under pressure from his base. For now, the only winner is the noise.