Carlos Martínez Launches Active Listening Initiative to Boost Community Engagement in Castilla y León
Carlos Martínez initiates an active listening campaign in Burgos to develop realistic policies based on direct community input, challenging the PP's approach.
- • Carlos Martínez launched an 'escucha activa' initiative in the Gamonal neighborhood of Burgos on November 13, 2025.
- • The initiative focuses on direct citizen engagement to create a realistic government program informed by community needs.
- • Martínez criticizes the PP's individualistic policies and emphasizes working closely with neighborhoods.
- • The campaign involves visits to popular neighborhoods throughout Castilla y León to gather resident opinions before regional elections.
Key details
Carlos Martínez, Secretary General of the PSOE in Castilla y León and candidate for the Presidency of the Junta, launched an 'escucha activa' (active listening) initiative on November 13 in the Gamonal neighborhood of Burgos. This program seeks to counteract what Martínez criticizes as the individualistic policymaking of the PP (People's Party) by fostering direct engagement with citizens. He stresses the need to 'look far but work closely,' emphasizing grounding political programs in the everyday realities and voices of the community.
Martínez, who grew up in a working-class area of Soria and expressed feeling at home in Gamonal, outlined his approach of visiting popular neighborhoods across the region to collect opinions, demands, and insights from residents. He highlighted the pride and mobilization potential of the Gamonal neighborhood and argued against politically grandiose events that garner media attention but fail to serve the public. This grassroots consultation is intended to help develop a government program that genuinely reflects local needs and aspirations ahead of upcoming regional elections.
This active listening initiative represents a strategic effort by the PSOE to rebuild trust and engagement with community members in Castilla y León through inclusive policymaking and close personal contact with voters.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.