Vox rally in Cuenca fills despite violent street blockades

Street closures near the Plaza Mayor in Cuenca forced attendees of a Vox event to climb nearly one kilometer on foot. Despite these obstacles, the venue was filled.

The Plaza Mayor hosted a Vox rally where participants faced significant access difficulties. Blockades promoted in the surrounding area required walking approximately one kilometer uphill to reach the meeting site. OKDIARIO journalist **Cake Minuesa** verified these access issues firsthand.

## One kilometer uphill to the square

Vox candidate **Iván Vélez** described the obstacles as "sabotage" and acknowledged that "climbing here is complicated, but people are coming." Despite the long walk and roadblocks, attendees continued arriving at the square to listen to party leader **Santiago Abascal** and other representatives.

Candidate **María Ruiz** criticized the left-wing discourse, stating that citizens know "who the violent ones are" and "who the peaceful ones are." She also questioned how political opponents treat the public.

## Public spending and national priority as key themes

During the event, Vélez defended Vox's entry into regional parliaments. He assured that his party supports adjusting spending and prioritizing national interests. These are two axes the party has repeated in other events.

Vox representatives showed support for Abascal and highlighted the response received in Cuenca. Vélez summarized the party's stance on the difficulties: "We will push until the end."

## The cost of a campaign with blocked streets

Traffic cuts around a political event have costs for attendees and local economic activity. Shops and residents face detours and fewer customers during the call hours. The willingness of attendees to walk uphill also measures the intensity of support in a context of political mobilization.