EDATV The Salvadoran Mediator Who Asks Junts to Support Psoe Was Dismissed by Bukele
His recent call to Junts to withdraw the vote of confidence against Sánchez has caused criticism for being seen as favoring PSOE.
Francisco Galindo Vélez, the Salvadoran diplomat dismissed by Nayib Bukele, has become a controversial figure in political negotiations in Spain.
His recent call to Junts to withdraw the vote of confidence against Sánchez has caused criticism. Many consider that this decision tends to favor PSOE.
Galindo, who has a background in human rights and was ambassador to France and Colombia, was appointed mediator in the negotiations between PSOE and Junts in December 2023. He was dismissed by Bukele in 2019.
In a statement, Galindo argued that maintaining the vote of confidence could result in "a rupture difficult to overcome" with PSOE.
This statement has been interpreted by some as an attempt to weaken Junts's position and consolidate the power of the current government. The vote of confidence, a mechanism that could jeopardize Sánchez's stability, has become a central issue in the political contest.
Since his appointment as mediator, Galindo has tried to position himself as a bridge between both parties. However, his recent statements have raised criticism about his impartiality. Many in Junts feel that his request to withdraw the vote of confidence responds to an agenda that favors PSOE, rather than promoting an equitable dialogue.
Galindo's mediation takes place in a tense political context, where the relationship between PSOE and Junts has been subject to constant friction. Junts has argued that their intention to present the vote of confidence is based on the breach of several agreements with Sánchez's government. Therefore, Galindo's intervention, asking to desist from this process, seems to downplay Junts's legitimate concerns.
Galindo's call to withdraw the vote of confidence also casts doubt on his credibility as a mediator. He seems to seek to favor PSOE at a critical moment when the socialist formation needs to consolidate its power to avoid any challenge to its leadership.
This dynamic has led to speculation about whether Galindo truly represents a neutral interest in the negotiations or if his role is, instead, to serve the interests of the government.
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