Democracia Ourensana

Democracia Ourensana (DO) is a political party based in Ourense, Spain. It is currently led by Gonzalo Pérez Jácome, who also serves as the Mayor of Ourense. DO is in the news due to recent legal troubles faced by its leader. Mayor Pérez Jácome has been formally accused of prevarication, a form of abuse of power, for allegedly combining his mayoral duties with private income-generating activities without seeking proper authorization. The accusation stems from a perceived conflict of interest and a decision deemed "arbitrary" and driven by "personal interest." In addition to the legal issues, Mayor Jácome and, by extension, Democracia Ourensana, have garnered attention for the mayor's public statements expressing his dislike for opera after attending a performance of La Traviata. These events highlight the controversies surrounding the party's leadership and its impact on local politics.