Politics · Spain · 7 hrs ago
Abascal opens Vox's election campaign with pledge to return power to citizens
Vox leader Santiago Abascal held the party’s first major public event for Spain’s general election campaign in Estepona, in southern Spain.
The election is scheduled for 29 November.
Abascal promised to “return power to citizens” and urged supporters to turn out to vote.
He attacked Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his government, making claims about corruption and election integrity.
He also warned supporters not to be provoked by violence, though the story does not provide evidence for his allegations.
Vox has made “national priority,” “remigration” and reducing administrative rules central campaign themes.
Abascal is due to travel to Ceuta on Monday, while the campaign for the election continues.
Vox leader Santiago Abascal opened a major election campaign event in Estepona by pledging to return power to citizens.
He urged supporters to vote in large numbers and warned them not to rely on opinion polls.
Abascal accused the government led by Pedro Sánchez of dishonesty and said the election would not be normal.
About 1,500 people attended, according to party sources.
The general election is scheduled for 29 November.
- Who
- Vox leader Santiago Abascal addressed supporters, accompanied by party figures including Pepa Millán, Carlos Hernández Quero and Manuel Gavira.
- What
- Abascal opened a major campaign event and pledged to return power to citizens.
- When
- Sunday, 11 October 2026.
- Where
- Estepona, Málaga, Spain.
- Why
- Vox held the event ahead of the general election scheduled for 29 November; Abascal said Estepona was chosen partly because it was close to Ceuta.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Vox will not end anything; it will recover everything and make Spain a joyful country again, with a future and prosperity
It is time for the truth
We are not exaggerating one bit
Our moment is coming
The general election is scheduled to take place.
Abascal held Vox’s first major public event around the election in Estepona.
A general strike was scheduled by unions whom Abascal called “crime syndicates.
Abascal was due to travel to Ceuta for Spain’s National Day.
- Venue
- Estepona, Málaga
- Attendance
- About 1,500, according to party sources
- Election date
- 29 November
- Party leader
- Santiago Abascal
- Next planned visit
- Ceuta on 12 October for Spain’s National Day
Sources
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