Vox Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Iván Espinosa de los Monteros
Madrid – Vox, the Spanish far-right political party, has initiated disciplinary proceedings against one of its founders, Iván Espinosa de los Monteros, following his call for an extraordinary party congress. The move signals a continuation of a purge of dissenting voices within the party, following the earlier expulsion of former Secretary General Javier Ortega-Smith and ex-leader in Murcia, José Ángel Antelo.
The announcement came on March 26, 2026, with Espinosa de los Monteros himself publicizing the news on social media. He stated that Vox informed him of the opening of the disciplinary file just hours after Juanma Moreno, the regional president of Andalusia, called for early elections in the region. “Last Monday around 8:30 p.m., JuanMa Moreno called early elections in Andalusia. Two and a half hours later, at 11:01 p.m., Vox informed me that it was opening a file to expel me from the party,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter). @ivanedlm
From Spokesperson to Critic
Espinosa de los Monteros previously served as Vox’s General Secretary and spokesperson in the Congress of Deputies. He stepped down from his parliamentary role after the 2023 general election, in which Vox’s representation decreased from 52 to 33 seats. Cadena SER
In recent months, Espinosa de los Monteros has turn into increasingly critical of the party’s leadership under Santiago Abascal, accusing it of being “bunkerized” and engaging in questionable practices. He joined other former leaders in promoting a petition for an extraordinary congress, outlining concerns about “an extreme concentration of power and the elimination of internal controls,” as well as “exorbitant remuneration in the president’s environment.” La Sexta
Internal Divisions Within Vox
The disciplinary action against Espinosa de los Monteros underscores growing internal divisions within Vox. The party has been facing criticism from within its ranks regarding its strategic direction and internal governance. Huffington Post
The situation mirrors the recent expulsion of Javier Ortega-Smith, who was removed from his position after attempting to obstruct a leadership change within the Madrid City Council. La Sexta
As of March 26, 2026, the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings against Espinosa de los Monteros remains uncertain. Infobae