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Abascal Demands Moreno’s Resignation, Plans Prosecutor Referral, Boycotts National Day Protocol

His boycott of Spain’s National Day protocol signals an effort to turn the Andalusian screening scandal into legal and electoral pressure on the regional government.

Overview

  • Vox will ask the Fiscalía to investigate errors and delays in Andalusia’s breast cancer screening program to establish what failed and who is responsible.
  • Santiago Abascal urged Juanma Moreno to resign and call snap elections, arguing the PP has continued PSOE policies in the region.
  • Regional Health Minister Rocío Hernández has already stepped down over the scandal, and the Junta has launched a plan to reassess about 2,000 affected patients, moves critics say are insufficient.
  • Abascal will skip the Oct. 12 authorities’ tribune and the Royal Palace reception, informing King Felipe VI by letter and framing his absence as a protest against Pedro Sánchez; he will watch the parade from the street.
  • He praised but did not confirm Manuel Gavira as Vox’s candidate, as both Vox and the PSOE intensify attacks on Moreno ahead of the June 2026 election calendar.