Deepening Division in Vox Murcia as Provincial Executive Committee Resigns

The political landscape of Vox in the Region of Murcia has reached a boiling point as the entire Provincial Executive Committee resigned in a collective act of defiance against the leadership of José Ángel Antelo. This significant development is fueled by deep-seated disagreements regarding his management and is aimed at prompting his dismissal. This mass resignation has left a considerable void within the party, impacting five key positions in the regional Vox apparatus. Among the most notable figures to step down is Lourdes Méndez, the former vice president and member of Congress, alongside secretary Carmen Menduiña. The resignations also include Antonio Martínez Nieto, head of Institutional Relations, Antonio Martínez Sánchez, head of Intermunicipal Relations, and Aída Peñalver, head of Territorial Organization. The outgoing officials have openly expressed their intent to persuade the national leadership of Vox to intervene and stabilize what they describe as a critical crisis in internal cohesion—one that has apparently deteriorated significantly in recent times. The absence of comments from both José Ángel Antelo and Vox national leader Santiago Abascal following these resignations highlights the tension and uncertainty brewing within the party. This internal struggle comes at a particularly precarious time for Vox, a party that has recently experienced a surge in popularity following electoral successes in Extremadura and Aragón. These victories have emboldened their ambition to regain regional governance, positioning them as a formidable player in upcoming elections. The timing of the resignations becomes even more pressing as Vox gears up for the March 15 elections in Castilla y León. In these crucial elections, Vox’s influence could be pivotal in determining the political fate of the region, weighing heavily on whether incumbent president Alfonso Fernández Mañueco can retain his position or if the region will face a political deadlock, necessitating potential electoral repetition. With these internal divisions, Vox is at a crossroads: navigating the aftermath of the resignations while attempting to maintain a unified front in a time where their political efficacy is under close scrutiny. As the pre-campaign kicks into high gear, the outcome of this internal conflict could have reverberating effects not just for Vox in Murcia, but for its positioning in other key regions of Spain. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2