Pablo Ruz

Pablo Ruz is the mayor of Elche, a city in Alicante, Spain, representing the Partido Popular (PP). He is currently newsworthy due to a recent controversy surrounding a vote in the Elche city council. Ruz, along with other PP council members, voted in favor of a motion against abortion, a move that has been publicly disavowed by the national leadership of the PP. Jaime de los Santos, the PP's Deputy Secretary for Equality, has specifically desautorized Ruz's actions, highlighting a divergence between local and national party stances on abortion rights. This incident is significant as it underscores internal tensions within the PP regarding social issues and its relationship with Vox, a far-right political party. The national PP leadership is attempting to maintain a moderate position, while some local representatives appear willing to align with more conservative viewpoints.