# Vox party political controversies in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vox-party-political-controversies-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-23T20:58:36.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 2.

The Spanish political party Vox has faced several incidents involving internal conduct and external opposition. In the Parliament of Asturias, deputy Gonzalo Centeno used profanity toward Parliament President Juan Cofiño during a heated debate regarding human rights accusations. The President characterized the outburst as a possible “fruit of the excitement of the moment,” while Vox described the language as a “colloquial expression resulting from a heated debate.”

Later, during a campaign event in Menorca, violent protests targeted party leader Santiago Abascal. Protesters reportedly blocked exits and struck Abascal’s vehicle with a chair. In response, Vox filed a lawsuit against the Government Delegate in the Balearic Islands, Alfonso Rodríguez, alleging a failure to provide sufficient security. While the Menorca event involved unrest, subsequent campaign events in Ibiza and Palma were reported as peaceful.

## Claims

- The general elections are scheduled for November 29. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Protesters in Mahón attacked Abascal’s vehicle with a chair. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Between 200 and 400 people participated in the protest in Mahón. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Vox filed a lawsuit against the Government Delegate in the Balearic Islands, Alfonso Rodríguez. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- More than 1,500 people attended the Vox rally in Palma. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- More than 300 people participated in the protest in Mahón. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Abascal expressed his desire to preside over the government rather than serve as vice president. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Police used rubber bullets to disperse protesters in Mahón. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The protest in A Coruña resulted in two arrests and twelve injured police officers. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Over 2,000 people attended the Vox event in Ibiza. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Vox files lawsuit following violent protests against Santiago Abascal in Menorca

Vox has filed a lawsuit against the Balearic Government Delegate following violent anti-fascist protests and attacks on Santiago Abascal’s vehicle during a campaign event in Mahón, Menorca.

37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santiago-abascals-vehicle-attacked-by-protesters-in-mahn

### 2026-09-25: Vox deputy uses profanity against Asturias Parliament President

A Vox deputy used profanity against the President of the Asturias Parliament during a heated political debate after being denied the floor to respond to accusations regarding human rights.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vox-deputy-uses-profanity-against-asturias-parliament-president

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