Alvise Pérez launches nationwide signature drive ahead of snap election despite multiple criminal investigations

Luis 'Alvise' Pérez, a europarliamentarian known for his extremist rhetoric, is traveling across Spain to gather signatures for Se Acabó La Fiesta, the ultra-right party he founded. He intends to lead its list in the snap general election announced by the prime minister, which will be held within the next six weeks, shortening the window for any potential conviction. Pérez faces six ongoing investigations before the Supreme Court, ranging from alleged illegal financing of his party to multiple harassment claims linked to his Telegram channel.

Despite these legal challenges, he maintains that the accelerated election schedule means no trial can conclude before the polls. The party previously failed to win seats in Andalusia, Aragón and Castilla y León, but hopes the new election will allow it to enter the national parliament. Pérez has also been ordered to account for cryptocurrency transactions related to the financing allegations.