DIRECTO | Abascal comienza su precampaña en Estepona (Málaga)

Summary

Vox began its pre-campaign rally in Estepona with a campaign song promoting “national priority” and voting for Vox. A local Málaga party representative welcomed Santiago Abascal, praised the provincial team’s work, and said Vox had received more than 100,000 votes in Málaga in the previous Andalusian regional election.

Andalusian regional vice-president Manuel Gavira said the election on 29 November was an opportunity to remove what he called a corrupt and disloyal Socialist government. He criticized Pedro Sánchez over Ceuta, the handling of the DANA floods, and the Adamuz train accident. He also attacked María Jesús Montero and left-wing parties. Gavira said Vox would put Spaniards first and address pressure on housing.

Carlos, whose surname is unclear in the subtitles, illustrated Vox’s concerns through a fictional day in the life of Rubén, a 33-year-old Málaga resident. The story depicted a young person struggling with low food supplies, shared housing, delayed trains, long waits for healthcare, insecurity, and limited prospects for starting a family. It argued that conditions once considered ordinary—affordable housing, reliable services, and a secure future—had become luxuries.

Abascal thanked supporters but said Estepona had not been deliberately chosen as the campaign’s starting point. He said it was on his way to Ceuta, where he planned to spend Spain’s National Day. He described the election as a decisive moment, urged supporters not to trust favorable polls or become complacent, and warned of what he characterized as government “lies,” electoral tricks, and possible provocations. He also made allegations of attempted election manipulation and misconduct; these were presented as his claims.

Abascal outlined Vox’s priorities as national priority, “remigration,” and deregulation. He said Spaniards should receive priority in public resources and assistance, called for the repatriation of people who enter Spain illegally or commit crimes, and argued that immigration and regularization add pressure to housing. He blamed government regulation, taxes, and limited construction for the housing crisis, and called for reducing bureaucracy, ideological regulation, and public spending he considers unproductive. He also promised to protect pensions and improve young people’s prospects.

The rally concluded with Abascal calling on supporters to persuade friends and relatives to vote, remain calm in the face of provocations, and turn out on 29 November. Attendees then stood for the national anthem.

Presenters and Contributors

• Unidentified Vox Málaga representative
• Manuel Gavira
• Carlos (surname unclear in the subtitles)
• Santiago Abascal