The president of the Community of Madrid takes a firm stance
Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, has declared war on the central Government over a hot topic: immigration. During a recent control session in the Assembly, she announced her intention to appeal the decree that seeks to regularise a large number of immigrants, arguing that this measure could jeopardise public services and national security.
The Government's decree, which is in its final stages, has been the subject of criticism from Ayuso. The president argues that it not only lacks adequate mechanisms to finance and manage this regularisation, but also contravenes the regulations established by the European Union. “We cannot allow uncontrolled migratory disorder,” Ayuso stated, particularly opposing the regularisation of individuals with criminal records.
Ayuso does not stop there. This week, she also informed the central Government of her decision to not accept new transfers of unaccompanied minor immigrants, claiming that the current system is already saturated and lacks the necessary legal backing. Ana Dávila, the relevant councillor, was the one who conveyed this message to the Executive, making it clear that Madrid will not participate in what they consider an irresponsible immigration policy.
The tension between the regional Government and the central one intensified when Dávila decided not to attend a conference called by Minister Sira Rego to discuss the reception model for minor immigrants. According to Dávila, this call was illegal because the agenda had been previously rejected by several autonomous communities.
Ayuso has also addressed another sensitive issue: the so-called health tourism. In response to criticism from the Vox party regarding the cost of treating irregular immigrants in Madrid hospitals, Ayuso defended her stance by saying: “We will not let any human being die at the door of a hospital.” However, she emphasised her opposition to the abuse of the healthcare system and the disorder generated by current immigration policies.
Ayuso has hinted that behind the Government's actions lies a strategy to politically strengthen Vox. She claims that both Sánchez and Vox are seeking similar political gains by using the migratory crisis as a tool. “It is pathetic and inhumane,” Ayuso concluded about this situation.
As this conflict between Madrid and the central Government progresses, it is clear that the positions are firm and polarised. The Madrid president continues to defend her decisions against what she sees as a direct attack on public services and national security.
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