Local politics in Puigcerdà are facing turmoil following the public announcement of a joint run between Junts and Futur for the upcoming municipal elections. José Martín Esteban, who took office in August, has hit out at the party leadership's handling of the alliance.
“"I was never informed or consulted about this pact. I feel hurt and my unease is great. I feel we have been betrayed."
The councilor argues that the decision was imposed by a management committee from Barcelona, bypassing local democracy. He specifically criticized the appointment of Francesc Armengol as the mayoral candidate without a vote from the local Cerdanya membership.
