Santiago Abascal

Santiago Abascal is the leader of Vox, a far-right political party in Spain. He is newsworthy due to Vox's increasing prominence in Spanish politics and their controversial stances on issues like immigration. Recently, Vox used the song "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba in a social media post railing against migration, prompting the band to publicly denounce the party's use of their music and its "hate-fuelled agenda." Abascal's visit to Caspe also highlights Vox's activity in regional politics. Furthermore, the Spanish government's decision to regularize up to 500,000 undocumented migrants has drawn criticism from conservative parties, including an implied disagreement from Vox, making Abascal and his party relevant in the ongoing debate about immigration policy and its impact on Spain.