Political tensions in Spain are running high. At the heart of the matter is a controversial VOX campaign in Almería. The right-wing party claims it is being censored by the Popular Party (PP), which has allegedly allied itself with the socialist PSOE. At the center of the conflict is the campaign “What Almería do you want?”, which addresses the increasing Islamization of the region using polarizing imagery.
According to VOX Almería, several advertising companies responsible for putting up posters in cities like El Ejido and Roquetas de Mar have confirmed they are under pressure not to display the advertisements. This is being interpreted by VOX as a direct attempt at censorship by the PP.
The message behind the billboards: Two women, two worlds
The campaign, which has already been circulated on social media, shows two contrasting societal models. On one side, a woman fully covered in a burqa, symbolically linked to the logos of PSOE and PP. Opposite her is a woman without a veil, whose image is associated with the VOX logo. The party positions this image as a defense of Western values and the freedoms of Spanish women. They state that the campaign is not directed against people, but against “imported customs” that they consider incompatible with the equality and dignity of women—explicitly mentioning practices like forced marriage or female genital mutilation.
Making common cause? PP and PSOE under fire
VOX is leveling serious accusations against the two major parties. In their view, the PP and PSOE are not only silent on the developments they decry but have also acted in concert in the past. As an example, they cite the regularization of half a million irregular immigrants, for which both parties allegedly voted together in Congress.
The party of Santiago Abascal also sees a direct link between the “bipartisan migration policy” and an increase in crime due to “imported violence.” They advocate for a stricter immigration policy, including the immediate expulsion of illegal immigrants and the deportation of legal immigrants who commit criminal acts.
A battle for interpretive authority: multiculturalism vs. Spanish traditions
From the perspective of VOX Almería, the campaign is not just being blocked, but its message is being deliberately silenced. The party sees this as a direct consequence of a policy that for years has placed multiculturalism above Spanish traditions and freedoms. This incident shines a spotlight on the deep divisions in Spanish society and the bitter debate surrounding migration, integration, and national identity.
