Rebeca challenges Irene in primaries (Santiago González's Log)

The journalist **Rebeca Argudo** has announced her candidacy for the Podemos primaries, facing off against **Irene Montero** with a promise to dissolve the formation should she be elected.

The Spanish political scene, often a stage for internal struggles, is now marked by an unexpected duel within Podemos. The journalist **Rebeca Argudo** has launched her candidacy for the party primaries, presenting a direct challenge to **Irene Montero**. Argudo's proposal is bold: if she achieves victory, her first act will be the dissolution of Podemos. This declaration of intent, which seeks to stir up the political landscape, occurs against a backdrop where Montero's economic proposals, such as reducing the working week to **30 hours per week** and a minimum wage of **€1,800**, have generated debate.

## The Proposal of the 30-Hour Work Week

**Irene Montero** has put forward an ambitious economic proposal calling for a working week of **30 hours** and a minimum wage of **€1,800**. According to her proposals, this measure would not only not negatively affect the country's productivity but could even increase it, making Spain a more prosperous place with greater quality of life for its citizens. The underlying idea is that increased availability of free time and higher purchasing power could stimulate the economy in unconventional ways. However, this vision has been questioned by voices suggesting that even more ambitious goals could be pursued, such as a **20-hour work week** with a minimum wage of **€2,400**, casting doubt on the viability or audacity of the original proposal.

## Open Primaries and Argudo's Candidacy

The contest for Podemos' internal leadership peine with **Irene Montero** proposing primaries that, in her words, would be 'open to everyone.' This phrasing seeks to transcend the traditional party bases, allowing anyone, not just Podemos members, to participate in candidate selection and voting. This invitation has been embraced by **Rebeca Argudo**, who joined the electoral race with a campaign defined as 'for good and against bad.' Her main message, and the one that has captured attention, is her firm intention to dissolve Podemos if she wins the primaries—a move that, if materialized, would represent a radical shift in the party's structure and future.

## Politics and Media: A Crossroads

The Spanish political landscape often intersects with the world of media, and this case is no exception. **Rebeca Argudo** herself is a journalist, and her emergence into Podemos' internal politics adds a layer of interest to the contest. The reference to her past, with an image from an **8-M** demonstration carrying a banner reading 'They abusa us, they kill us, and then they don't call us,' evokes a social commitment that precedes her. Simultaneously, one observes how political figures seek notoriety through media appearances. The case of **Juan Jesús Vivas**, who, according to **Antonio Papell**, sought his 'moment of glory,' is compared to the presence of **Pedro Sánchez** in television interviews. Vivas' interview on **Pablo Motos'** program recorded a **17% share** and **2,094,000 viewers** on **September 16, 2026**, surpassing Sánchez's interview with **El Gran Wyoming** on La Sens, which achieved a **12% rating** and **1,469,000 viewers** at the time.