Former president of Spain’s Popular Party in Catalonia, Alejo Vidal-Quadras, was shot in the face in Madrid on Thursday afternoon, according to a spokesman for Spain’s Interior Ministry. Vidal-Quadras, a founding member of the far-right party Vox, was conscious when taken to the hospital after the incident occurred around 1:30pm local time. The police are currently investigating the incident, and there are no definitive motives for the attack, but Vox Party President Santiago Abascal did not rule out any possibility.
The shooting of Alejo Vidal-Quadras, a prominent figure in Spanish politics, has raised concern and speculations. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his solidarity and wished for a speedy recovery for Vidal-Quadras, while calling for a swift arrest of those responsible for the attack. Vidal-Quadras’ involvement with Vox, currently the third largest force in the lower house of the Spanish parliament, adds an additional layer of complexity to this developing story. It remains to be seen how the investigation will unfold, and further updates are expected to follow as more information is revealed.
