The internal crisis plaguing the PSOE of Alcalá de Henares has reached a critical point with May Robledo's resignation, occurring just 24 hours after municipal advisor Nerea Masero's departure. These two consecutive resignations bring the total number of individuals linked to the Socialist Municipal Group who have left their positions this legislature to five, reflecting a profound political and human decomposition within the party.
The drain of talent and the loss of young, prepared, and committed individuals are emerging as the most painful aspects of this crisis. Some attribute it to an internal control strategy and the imposition of a leadership and candidate at any cost. The situation is causing growing concern among militants and sympathizers, who witness the party's disintegration while some seek to prolong their tenure.
Nerea Masero's public letter had already hinted at disappointment, a lack of coherence, and attitudes incompatible with socialist values, denouncing internal dynamics that turned political differences into personal attacks. May Robledo's subsequent resignation confirms that the problem extends beyond individual conflicts, pointing to a structural deterioration of the PSOE in Alcalá de Henares.
Previous notable departures include councilor Raúl Herrero, advisor Javier Juárez, and councilor Blanca Ibarra, all critical of the local leadership. The accumulation of these five departures raises questions about the true state of the Complutense socialism and the logic of blocs and vetoes that, according to critical voices, is eroding the party.
The damage is perceived not only electorally but also humanly and politically, with a silent expulsion of valuable profiles who could shape the future of Alcalá's socialism. The sense of exhaustion from an unbreathable internal climate contrasts with the desire of many militants to reclaim a dignified and useful socialist project for the city.
The continued role of councilors María Aranguren, Alberto Blázquez, and Diana Díaz as political shields for former general secretary Javier Rodríguez Palacios is seen by many as a survival strategy based on organic dependency rather than solid political convictions. This lack of self-criticism and staunch defense of directives from above fuels internal fractures and the perception that the party is held hostage by personal interests.
The Casa del Pueblo, under the control of the Caretaker Committee, has become a symbol of political deadlock, with months of paralysis, no clear project, and no collective debate. While other political forces are planning for the 2027 municipal elections, the PSOE of Alcalá remains trapped in a leadership crisis, weakening its opposition and distancing itself from the progressive electorate.
The latest resignations serve as a definitive alarm signal. The constant loss of capable individuals suggests the problem may lie with those clinging to internal control while everything around them crumbles. Alcalá de Henares needs a strong opposition connected to the city's reality, requiring the reconstruction of a collective project and the recovery of a militant base that sees the local PSOE risking becoming empty.
