Backed by much of both formations, including their leaders, Marta Abengochea and Jorge Pueyo, Marina Rodríguez said the goal is to put forward “an Aragonese voice” capable of defending “our territory, our culture, our languages, our landscapes, our rivers and mountains, and our people.”
A WALL AGAINST LIBERAL POLICIES
For his part, Jesús García Usón said they would bring the defense of working-class rights to Congress by promoting policies that “curb” the abuses they suffer. He aims to build “a wall to contain liberal and right-wing policies” and create “a lane along which rights and public services can advance.”
The number two candidate said the ticket seeks to prevent what is happening in Aragón from spreading across Spain. As an example, he cited housing: “We have already seen that, instead of addressing a housing law that defends the right to a roof over one’s head, there is a push for a market law that protects the privileged and property owners, rather than those who need this right guaranteed.”
Asked about the disagreements between IU and CHA over the candidacy in Teruel, Jesús García Usón replied that “anyone who thinks that a coalition and unity are easy is mistaken,” since they are different parties with different political positions and strategies. “What matters from now on is having this candidacy and forcing these policies through for the benefit of the working class and the social majority,” he said.
Finally, Marina Rodríguez said they continue to cooperate and maintain good communication with Podemos, despite failing to reach a united candidacy and therefore competing for the space to the left of the PSOE.
