Overview

• The PSOE provincial executive approved Raquel del Puerto’s candidacy by acclamation on May 29, formalizing her succession plan.
• Miguel Ángel Gallardo will vacate the presidency on May 30 to join the Asamblea de Extremadura after a decade at the council’s helm.
• Del Puerto serves as first vice-president of the Diputación de Badajoz and deputy mayor of Almendralejo and holds a degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences.
• Her appointment marks the first time a woman has been chosen to lead the Diputación de Badajoz, reinforcing the party’s commitment to female leadership.
• The PSOE’s absolute majority in the council guarantees uninterrupted governance and continuity of existing social development programmes.