The circulation of a video by socialist militants, featuring images from a protest on April 22 in front of the Casa del Pueblo, has caused significant turmoil within the internal circles of the Complutense PSOE. The piece, edited by the faction demanding immediate primaries and published on the “Militantes por Primarias” channel, has been widely shared via WhatsApp, amplifying the discontent of a significant portion of the membership and bringing the local conflict to national media attention.
The video, which retains the logo of its origin, shows a series of interventions by members at the doors of the socialist headquarters, which was closed at the time, and subsequently during an alternative meeting organized by the conveners. Titled “Internal Democracy NOW in the PSOE of Alcalá de Henares,” the material is presented as a chronicle of a mobilization that its promoters describe as “massive” and representative of “the vast majority of the group.”
“"We want participation, we want to vote, we want to choose our representatives."
The direct testimonies included in the video clearly reflect the mood of the participants. One militant states: “We want participation, we want to vote, we want to choose our representatives.” Another adds that “the problem is that they are afraid of democracy.” Frustration is palpable, with a veteran member who, after decades in the party, feels “humiliated.”
The video's virality has not been limited to internal circles. Its circulation in WhatsApp groups and the local political environment has multiplied its reach, making it a central element of the internal conversation within the PSOE of Alcalá. This escalation has attracted the interest of national media, which have covered the episode with their own interpretations.
The current situation of the PSOE of Alcalá de Henares is at a critical point. With an interim management committee in charge and a timeline yet to be defined for the election of a new leadership, the struggle between the different internal factions has entered a more visible and likely more decisive phase. The organized membership, demanding primaries, has found in tools like this video an effective way to make their voices heard.
