Sumar's Maíllo Pushes for Early Leadership Vote Before May
Maíllo propone a los partidos de Sumar acelerar la elección del líder a antes de mayo
Summary
Toni Maíllo, a leading figure in Spain's left-wing Sumar coalition, has proposed bringing forward the election of a new party leader to before May, urging member parties to agree on an accelerated timetable. Verónica Barbero, representing Movimiento Sumar, expressed support for holding an assembly to move the process forward. The push reflects growing internal pressure within Sumar to resolve its leadership vacuum following Yolanda Díaz's departure.
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