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The PSOE keeps Alfonso Gómez Gámez in his position despite the PP and Vox pressure
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The PSOE keeps Alfonso Gómez Gámez in his position despite the PP and Vox pressure

Jun 17, 2025

The Socialist Municipal Group in the Zaragoza City Council He has decided to maintain, for the moment, in his position the deputy spokesman Alfonso Gómez Gámez, who is mentioned in recordings of the Central Operating Unit (UCO) related to the Koldo case. The socialist spokeswoman, Lola Ranera, has affirmed that the party will act once the open information file is resolved to clarify its involvement. At the moment, the party has transferred a request for precautionary suspension that until the file is resolved will not be effective.

Ranera has assured that the PSOE He has demonstrated his exemplarity against corruption on other occasions and recalled the expulsion of socialist politicians such as José Luis Ábalos and Santos Cerdán. He has strongly criticized the Popular Party, accusing him of acting with hypocrisy for not applying the same standards in his own cases: “The PP has built computers to hammer and nothing is required, while the PSOE has always been up to the height with a totally exemplary attitude.”

The PP presents an institutional statement against corruption

PP’s response and Vox It has not been expected. The PP spokesman in the City Council, Ángel Lorén, has presented an institutional statement against corruption and has demanded clarity about the situation of Gómez Gámez. According to Lorén, Ranera “darkens everything more” by not clarifying whether there is a suspension of militancy and considers disappointing that no forceful measures are taken. The popular spokesman has compared the situation with a “Netflix series.”

Julio Calvo, spokesman for Vox, has described the reaction of the PSOE as “imposed forcefulness” and has criticized that Gómez Gámez has not been suspended either militancy or his institutional position. For Calvo, keeping him in the post reflects a fear of the PSOE to that more compromising data can leave. He has urged to deliver his councilor’s minutes and has suggested that, if not taking measures, they will support a possible motion of reprobation in the municipal plenary.

ZEC assures that the PP cannot give lessons about corruption

Los grupos municipales han evidenciado sus diferencias sobre cómo debe gestionarse la situación de Alfonso Gómez Gámez
The municipal groups have evidenced their differences on how the situation of the socialist councilor Alfonso Gómez Gámez should be managed

For its part, ZEC He has also expressed his discontent, although he has directed his criticism mainly to the PP. Spokeswoman Elena Tomás recalled various performances of the Popular Party that she considers not very exemplary, from trips financed with public money to opaque hiring. He has reproached the lack of transparency in the call of the Board of Extraordinary Spokespersons and has urged all doubts to be cleared, both about Gómez Gámez and on the City Council itself.

Tomás has stressed that in Spain There is a structural problem of corruption and has requested broader measures that go beyond the specific case. It considers it essential to also address the role of entrepreneurs in corrupt plots and not limit themselves only to political responsibility. In addition, he has warned that the mayor Natalia Chueca You cannot use this situation to obtain political revenue without assuming responsibilities on your own management.

The Board of Extraordinary Spokespersons on this matter has taken place at the request of the PP. In it, the groups have evidenced their differences on how the situation of Alfonso Gómez Gámez should be managed.