The escalation of tension between Iran and the United Statesthe frictions within the coalition government in Spain and the economic impact of the delay of the AVE to Malaga mark the news. This is how Carlos Alsina summarizes the main issues of the day.
Iran raises its tone against the United States
Iran has confirmed the death of senior officials of the regime, including the head of Security Larijani and the leader of his paramilitary force, Soleimani. The regime’s spokespersons warn that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war situation and they send a direct message to Washington: if you contemplate a ground incursion, remember Vietnam.
The reference is not minor. In the American imagination, Vietnam symbolizes a long, costly and socially devastating war. The fear of reactivating this “syndrome” continues to be one of the biggest concerns for any president, including donald trumpwho has already been asked whether Iran could become its own Vietnam.
Added to this external pressure is internal pressure. The surveys reflect social rejection of war and, furthermore, there has been the resignation of the person responsible for the fight against terrorism, Joseph Kent. In his letter, he questions the official version and assures that Iran did not pose an imminent threatpointing to the influence of Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli lobby in the decision to attack.
Those most loyal to Trump have reacted harshly, accusing Kent of anti-Semitism, while the president himself has downplayed his departure, calling it a “weak”.
Tensions in the Government due to the anti-crisis decree
At the national level, the Government insists that the impact of the Iranian crisis in Spain It is not comparable to that of the Ukrainian war. This context anticipates an anti-crisis decree more limited in the planned extraordinary Council of Ministers.
The absence of tax cuts and generalized aid It is interpreted as a direct message to Addwhich is pushing to include measures such as limiting rental prices or new anti-eviction protections, initiatives already rejected previously in Parliament.
Sumar’s spokesperson, Martinez Barberohas raised the tone against the PSOE, evidencing the growing frictions within the Executive. Meanwhile, in the political space of Yolanda Diaz A possible departure from the Government is even beginning to be considered.
After the poor electoral results, the coordinator of Izquierda Unida, Antonio Maíllohas urged to reorganize Sumar’s leadership with the appointment of a replacement before May, warning that political gaps weaken the project.
The delay of the AVE to Malaga aggravates the economic impact
The confirmation of ADIF that the line AVE to Malaga will not reopen until the end of April, after Easter, has caused a strong reaction in Andalusia.
The tourism sector estimates losses greater than 1.3 billion euros only in that period, with the cancellation of one in four reservations. The Andalusian counselor Carolina Spain has denounced alleged “mistreatment” by the central government and has demanded explanations from the vice president Maria Jesus Montero.
From the Executive, the subdelegate in Malaga, Javier Salashas responded harshly, accusing the PP of doing “political scavengerism”. The crossing of statements shows the increase in institutional tension around a key infrastructure for the region’s economy.
