Álvarez de Toledo warns Sánchez's tactics could deepen Spain's division
Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo, newly appointed deputy leader of the PP, warned that Pedro Sánchez's strategy aims to increase societal division and undermine moral standards.
Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo, recently named the number two to Alberto Núñez Feijóo in Madrid, told Antena 3 that Pedro Sánchez's electoral plan relies on deepening societal splits, hoping the PP's defeat would boost Vox and still allow the PSOE to gain an extra seat. She warned that such a turnaround would plunge Spain into moral chaos, citing scandals involving corruption and organized crime as evidence of a decayed political culture. Álvarez de Toledo characterized Sánchez as a leader who governs by inciting hatred and confrontation, using fraud, fear and even violence as tools.
She urged the PP to stay united and robust, describing herself as "a tough one" who brings clarity and strength. The deputy leader also referenced recent clashes in Barcelona as an example of the prime minister's alleged civil-war-style hostility toward law and order.
Why it matters
The comments highlight escalating political tensions and the PP's strategy ahead of upcoming elections.
How this story developed
- Oct 15 PSOE internal analysis says unified left list could secure Senate absolute majority
- Oct 18 The PP chief used a Barcelona gathering to boost its prospects in the province that supplies the most seats in the upcoming vote. Vox sent Carlos Hernández Quero to EsRadio and euro-deputy Jorge Buxadé to a press conference in Sevilla. Meanwhile, civil groups such as PararLaGuerra launched a campaign in Madrid to bring Netanyahu before the International Criminal Court, and minister Ángel Víctor Torres appeared on a televised interview. The day also featured commentary on language policy, social media influence, and the pending Supreme Court ruling on the ‘grandchildren law’ voting rights.
- Oct 23 The deep-fake video, featuring Begoña Gómez, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and Santos Cerdán, was posted by the PP and labeled as AI-generated. The PSOE says it may sue, while the PP claims the clip is satirical. Legal scholars note broad protection for political speech in Spanish and European law but warn about potential violations of honor, image rights and electoral manipulation. The episode also brings attention to pending legislation regulating AI-created media.
- Oct 23 Feijóo publicly declared he will pursue government formation even without his party winning the most votes.
- Oct 25 The PSOE announced it is studying legal options over the PP’s AI‑generated video.
- Oct 25 Feijóo disclosed a meeting with Abascal to discuss a Senate power‑share deal.
- Oct 25 Feijóo gathered PP list leaders in Salamanca as negotiations on a joint Senate list with Vox continued.
- Oct 27 PP and Vox finalized their Senate agreement.
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