Santiago Abascal's Unexpected Change of Tune
In a surprising turn of events, Santiago Abascal, the leader of Spain's far-right party Vox, has deviated from his usual hardline rhetoric regarding immigration and neighboring Morocco. Known for his confrontational stance and frequent criticism of the Spanish government's approach to immigration issues, Abascal's recent statements during an interview with the DailyTalkVibe podcast in early May 2026 have taken many by surprise. He stated, "I don't think Morocco is the enemy. I say this because there are times when they listen to us and say: 'You must think that, right?' Morocco is a neighboring country with which we should try to maintain a good relationship based on respect.” This statement marks a significant departure from his previous declarations that characterized Morocco as a direct adversary.
Abascal, who previously accused the current Spanish government of maintaining a relationship of subservience with Morocco, emphasized that the relationship should be upheld through
As reported by maroc-hebdo.com.
