Public services
María Jesús Montero, PSOE-A candidate to lead Andalusia's Junta, launched her election campaign in Granada on Thursday ahead of May 17. With the slogan 'defend the public', the former deputy prime minister focuses her speech on recovering public services against Juan Manuel Moreno's government. Accompanied by Miguel Ríos, she urged voters not to be 'duped' by PP propaganda.
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Emcali in Cali has implemented changes to its payment agreements, making them more flexible for users with public service debts. The measures include full elimination of late fees and reduced interest rates for lower strata. The goal is to ease economic burdens and ensure service continuity.
In the Yonne department, the town of Joigny, home to 9,000 residents, has lost over 500 public sector jobs in the past twenty years due to the state's rationalization policy. Sectors such as health, education, taxes, and justice have been hit hard, fueling growing resentment among locals. A 2011 Senate report labeled it a 'martyred town' of the general review of public policies.
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The second phase of essential water infrastructure maintenance in Johannesburg begins on December 19, raising concerns for residents still recovering from extended outages in the first phase. This work targets the Eikenhof system and could affect supplies in several southern areas until December 21. Experts warn that full recovery may take days, potentially impacting holiday plans.