Pedro Sánchez and María Jesús Montero speaking at a political rally in Pulianas, Granada, with a large crowd of supporters.
Pedro Sánchez and María Jesús Montero speaking at a political rally in Pulianas, Granada, with a large crowd of supporters.
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Sánchez and Montero seek second chance for PSOE at Pulianas rally

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Three days before the Andalusian elections, Pedro Sánchez and María Jesús Montero held a large rally in Pulianas, Granada, on Wednesday with over 2,000 attendees. The socialists appealed to past voters and centered their campaign on public healthcare.

The event at Pulianas municipal pavilion drew over 2,000 people, the largest PSOE rally of the campaign so far. Sánchez and Montero urged voters to reclaim the socialist ballot. “If you voted for us before, vote for us again, we will not fail you,” Montero said.

Montero framed the campaign as a referendum on public healthcare and criticized privatizations. Sánchez compared Juan Manuel Moreno’s management to that of Isabel Díaz Ayuso and highlighted government achievements on pensions and the minimum wage.

The crowd chanted in favor of public healthcare and “No to war.” The rally ended with Manuel Carrasco’s song and a final call to mobilize until Sunday, May 17.

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Initial reactions on X focus on the lively atmosphere at the PSOE rally in Pulianas, with journalists sharing videos of the crowd and stage. PSOE supporters highlight the push for public healthcare and urge votes on May 17, while media notes the choice of venue as a PSOE stronghold and Sánchez's praise for Montero's role in fixing services.

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