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Carmela López Elected Lugo Provincial President With Tomé’s Decisive Vote

Her victory secures the PSdeGBNG’s hold on the Diputación through the support of the ex-president who quit over harassment allegations.

Overview

  • López, the mayor of Burela, wins the presidency 13–12 in a secret-ballot vote, with non‑attached deputy José Tomé formally backing the socialist slate.
  • The PPdeG condemns the arrangement as a “pacto guarro,” with Paula Prado alleging PSdeG and BNG are enabling the conduct of a “sexual aggressor.”
  • BNG leader Ana Pontón defends the pact as ensuring Tomé holds no responsibilities and calls the PP’s posture “shameful.”
  • The PP fields Antonio Ameijide, who receives the party’s 12 votes, while nationalists decline to present an alternative nominee.
  • PP figures allege a 500,000‑euro increase in Plan Diputación funding was part of talks to secure BNG backing, a claim not substantiated by PSdeG or BNG.