Ayuso condemns Ferraz violence, accuses Vox of inciting brawl

Ayuso and the shift in tone at Ferraz: PP vs Vox

Madrid politics saw a new chapter of tension last Sunday. Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, condemned the violence by protesters on Ferraz Street, but her message quickly turned into a direct attack on Vox. According to her tweet, Santiago Abascal's party allegedly promoted a "new brawl" to overshadow the PP rally at the Temple of Debod, an event she described as "exemplary." Vox's response was immediate: they accused Ayuso of not condemning the violence suffered by their members and of participating in a "scam" by failing to break all pacts with the PSOE.

The PP-Vox clash: cross accusations

The exchange of accusations between PP and Vox intensified after Ayuso's message. Vox responded harshly, reminding the Madrid leader that she never condemned Sánchez's pardon for the "street terrorists" who beat up attendees at a Vox rally. Furthermore, they labeled the PP rally at the Temple of Debod a "scam" for not breaking pacts with the PSOE or filing a motion of no confidence. In this context, the discussion shifted to Ayuso herself, accused of being an "opportunist" without fixed ideology, capable of changing sides when convenient.

The erosion of Ayuso's image

The perception that Ayuso has "fallen" is reflected in comments describing her as a "textbook socialist" or "blue PSOE." It is argued that her strategy consists of maintaining a right-wing discourse on economic matters while adopting pogre stances on social issues, which some consider a betrayal of conservative principles. Criticism extends to her governance, noting that she enacted one of Spain's most pogre LGBT laws and that her attitude toward Vox is that of a rival to defeat, not an ally.

Is Ayuso a threat to Vox or an ally of the PSOE?

The discussion also addresses Ayuso's role in the political landscape. Some argue that her true goal is to wear down Vox to occupy that electoral space, while others see her as a useful piece for the PSOE by dividing the right-wing vote. It is mentioned that her party, the PP, does not try to hide that it whitewashes the PSOE, and that her real enemy is Vox, not Sánchez's party. This perception is reinforced by the idea that Ayuso trinc a pre-established script to keep the masses calm.

The uncertain future of the right in Madrid

Analysis of the Madrid political panorama leaves several uncertainties. There is speculation that Vox could deflate in new elections, while Ayuso's PP consolidates itself as the "useful" option for right-wing voters. However, the lack of a clear right-wing reference and the feeling that all parties play the same game of alternation leave a bittersweet taste. The conversation ends without consensus on whether Ayuso has definitively fallen or if, conversely, she remains a key piece on the board.