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Mónica García steps back from Frente Amplio list to focus on Más Madrid
Spain's Health Minister has declined to join the Frente Amplio candidate list for the November general election, remaining as a Más Madrid contender for regional polls in 2027.
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Mónica García, Spain's Minister of Health, has announced she will not join the Frente Amplio candidate list for the general election on 29 November. In a statement, García explained that she had reached this decision after careful consideration, prioritising "the common good over personal interest".
García will continue her political career as a Más Madrid candidate in the regional elections scheduled for May 2027. Current deputy Tesh Sidi will be number two on the Más Madrid list, according to announcements by García and reports from various media outlets.
The minister has stressed that her commitment remains focused on public welfare and that her decision does not mean a withdrawal from politics, as she is preparing for the upcoming regional elections.
According to reports, García chose not to lead the Frente Amplio list, though she has remained active in Madrid politics, where she will enter the electoral contest against current regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
García's decision has been highlighted by several media outlets as an act of generosity and political empathy, though no further details have been disclosed about her relationship with the Frente Amplio at this time.
The announcement comes in a complex electoral context, with major parties adjusting their candidate lists and strategies ahead of the general election in November.