Popular Party Mobilizes Thousands in Madrid to Demand Government Change
Thousands gathered in Madrid on November 30, 2025, at a Popular Party demonstration criticizing government corruption and calling for elections.
- • Thousands attended the Popular Party’s demonstration in Madrid.
- • Alberto Núñez Feijóo criticized government corruption and the PSOE administration.
- • Feijóo called for the removal of ‘sanchismo’ and demanded elections.
- • The demonstration highlighted significant political dissatisfaction in Spain.
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On November 30, 2025, the Popular Party (PP) organized a major demonstration in Madrid that drew thousands of participants under the slogan “Efectivamente: ¿mafia o democracia?”. The rally was marked by strong denunciations of corruption within the current government. PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo sharply criticized the PSOE administration for pervasive corruption, calling it a systemic issue rather than isolated incidents. He demanded the removal of what he termed 'sanchismo' from power and pushed for immediate elections, urging all parliamentary parties to respond to this call.
This political demonstration underscores growing dissatisfaction with government integrity and highlights the PP's ambitions to reclaim leadership through electoral means. The event was a clear platform for opposition voices expressing frustration and seeking political renewal amidst Spain's ongoing challenges.
The demonstration coincides with broader events in Spain, including weather alerts for snowfall in León issued by AEMET and international news regarding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plans for citizens abroad following the U.S. closure of Venezuelan airspace.
Feijóo’s speech at the demonstration highlighted, “The corruption is not an isolated issue; eliminating ‘sanchismo’ is imperative for the country’s future,” capturing the opposition’s central grievance. The large turnout in Madrid represents a significant moment of political mobilization ahead of potential shifts in Spain's political landscape.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.