Ortega Smith Leaves Vox Group in Congress
Javier Ortega Smith left Vox and joined the Mixed Group in the Spanish Congress. This change reduces Vox’s seats to 32. Laura Ortega Smith also left Vox and criticized the party leader.
Javier Ortega Smith was a key member of the Vox party. A court ruled he could not be removed from Vox. He then joined the ‘Mixed’ group in the Spanish Congress. This means Vox now has fewer representatives. Laura Ortega Smith disagreed with the party’s direction and the leader, Santiago Abascal.
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Highlights
Ortega Smith Leaves Vox
Laura Ortega Smith left the Vox party in the Spanish Congress.
Joins Mixed Group
Ortega Smith wants to join the Mixed Group in Congress.
Vox Representation Reduced
Vox’s representation in Congress is now 32 deputies.
Criticizes Abascal
Ortega Smith accused Santiago Abascal of controlling the party.
Court Ruling Impacted Move
A court ruling led to her previous move to Madrid.