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Sanchez Faces Internal Revolt As Government Prepares To Replace Maria Jesus Montero

5 articles | Updated 20h ago | Created 1d ago

The Spanish Government is preparing for the most difficult cabinet reshuffle in recent history, set to remove Deputy Prime Minister Maria Jesus Montero following her public attacks on Pedro Moreno regarding their differing views on handling 17-M protests; while Interior Secretary Javier Romero warns that replacing him will be extremely challenging due to his popularity and influence over police forces.

Key Points

  1. 1
    The PSOE is warning that replacing María Jesús Montero could trigger a political crisis similar to the 2018 'tsunami'.
  2. 2
    Montero has criticized Pedro Moreno, stating she fears he will be defeated by both her party and an ongoing health emergency.
  3. 3
    Andalusia's upcoming regional elections are expected to serve as a critical test for Prime Minister Sánchez's government stability.

Developments

Mar 25 'Alerta' issued by the PSOE in case Sánchez moves from 'surgical changes' to a tsunami regarding government restructuring.
Mar 23, 19:49 "Andalusia will be an exam for Sanchez's Government; Maria Jesus Montero, his number two," is leaving office within the next days according to El Mundo.es
Mar 23, 08:57 (inferred from context) 'The call precipitates change of government that would prove most difficult': replacing Marià Jesús Montero.
Mar 23 "Replacing Montero is going to be very hard," lamented the Government according to El Correo.es
Mar 23, 08:57 (inferred from context) 'I fear for PSOE and health crisis will take me away,' said Montero attacking Moreno regarding March 14th.

Perspectives

The PSOE is alarmed by the possibility of Sánchez moving from 'surgical changes' to a government reshuffle that could trigger political turmoil.

— [Mar 25, 01:08] Alerta en el PSOE por si Sánchez pasa de 'cambios quirúrgicos' en el Gobierno y hay un tsunami (Larazon.es)

'Replacing Montero is going to be very difficult,' the Government expressed its regret regarding her departure.

— [Mar 23, 21:17] El lamento en el Gobierno: 'Sustituir a Montero va a ser muy difícil' (Elcorreo)

'I fear for PSOE and [the health crisis will take him by the throat],' said Moreno in response to accusations from Javier Montero.

— [Mar 23, 21:12] Montero ataca a Moreno ante el 17-M: "Teme al PSOE y la crisis sanitaria se lo lleva por delante" (Libertaddigital)

'The most difficult change of government is precipitated by this call,' according to reports on the situation.

— [Mar 23, 20:21] La convocatoria precipita el cambio de Gobierno más difícil: sustituir a Mariýesus Montero (Feeds.elpais.com)

'Andalusia will be an exam for Sánchez's Government,' with María Jesús Montero leaving the Executive in coming days.

— [Mar 23, 19:49] Andalucía sera un examen al Gobierno de Sañchez: Montero, su nuúmero dos, dejara el Ejecutivo en los próximos días (Elmundo.es)
Alerta en el PSOE por si Sánchez pasa de "cambios quirúrgicos" en el Gobierno y hay un tsunami
Larazon.es Javier, Portillo 21h ago
El lamento en el Gobierno: «Sustituir a Montero va a ser muy difícil»
Elcorreo Paula De las Heras 2d ago
Montero ataca a Moreno ante el 17-M: "Teme al PSOE y la crisis sanitaria se lo lleva por delante"
Libertaddigital 2d ago
La convocatoria precipita el cambio de Gobierno más difícil: sustituir a María Jesús Montero
Feeds.elpais.com Carlos E Cué 2d ago
Andalucía será un examen al Gobierno de Sánchez: Montero, su número dos, dejará el Ejecutivo en los próximos días
Elmundo.es Raúl Piña 2d ago