The outgoing councilors, including Guifré Ricart, cited a lack of progress in key areas such as street cleaning, public lighting, and local security. This move leaves the PSC with only 6 out of 17 seats in the local council, forcing the administration to seek new alliances to pass the upcoming March budget.

This event marks the first time since the restoration of democracy that a governing pact in Balaguer has been broken mid-term by a partner's voluntary departure. The PSC has already announced a cabinet reshuffle to ensure institutional stability in the Noguera capital.