Juan Manuel Moreno
Spanish politician and President of the Regional Government of Andalusia
- 4d ago
At least 12 killed as wildfire traps residents fleeing by car in southern Spain
A wildfire that erupted near Los Gallardos in Almería province on Thursday afternoon killed at least 12 people and left 23 missing after residents ignored instructions to stay indoors and drove into flames, officials said Friday.
- 4d ago
Andalusia wildfire kills 12, victims found trapped in cars after power line sparks blaze
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain's Andalusia region has killed at least 12 people and left 19 missing, with many victims found in vehicles after trying to flee. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the fire as a 'shock' and deployed military assets as over 1,000 residents were evacuated.
- Jul 5
Juanma Moreno takes office as Andalusia president, starting third term with Vox coalition
Juanma Moreno was sworn in as president of Andalusia on Sunday in a scaled-down ceremony at the Palacio de San Telmo, launching his third term after a controversial coalition deal with far-right Vox.
- Jul 3
Moreno seals coalition with Vox in Andalusia, burying his moderate image and cementing the PP–far‑right alliance across Spain
Juanma Moreno takes office today for a third term as president of Andalusia, but this time he does so in coalition with Vox, the far‑right party he once vowed to keep at arm’s length.
- Jul 3
Los Gallardos wildfire controlled after becoming deadliest in Spain this century with 13 dead and 7,000 hectares burned
The fire in Los Gallardos, Almería, claimed 13 lives including three Belgians and five Britons, left eight hospitalised with four in critical condition, and scorched 7,000 hectares before being brought under control on Monday.
- Jun 29
Vox to vote against Moreno's investiture Tuesday, warns of deadlock unless PP meets demands on immigration and government role
The investiture debate of Juanma Moreno got underway in the Andalusian parliament, but Vox confirmed it will vote no in Tuesday's first ballot as no deal has been reached, though negotiations continue and a last-minute agreement is not ruled out.
- Jun 25
Andalusia investiture debate for Juanma Moreno set for June 29-30, Vox deal still pending
The Andalusian Parliament will hold the investiture debate for acting president Juanma Moreno on June 29 and 30. Moreno needs Vox's support to secure the absolute majority required in the first vote.
- Jun 24
PP-led regions sue Spain's housing ministry over new 7-billion-euro plan they say tramples their powers
Andalusia, Madrid, Extremadura and Cantabria have filed or initiated legal actions against the central government's flagship housing programme, arguing it guts regional autonomy and forces them to shoulder disproportionate costs.
- Jun 23
Moreno presses for swift investiture in Andalusia as Vox warns its vote is still 'no'
Juanma Moreno is pushing to hold his investiture debate as soon as possible, but Vox says an agreement remains elusive and its 15 deputies would vote against the PP candidate if the session were held today.
- Jun 15
Vox insists on 'national priority' for Andalusia deal but leaves cabinet entry open, saying talks are progressing 'slowly but well'
The far-right party's national spokesman says policy changes and public aid priority for Spaniards are essential, while direct participation in the regional government remains an open question. Negotiations with the conservative PP are advancing 'slowly but well' after initial contacts.
- Jun 12
Andalusia’s comptroller general resigns after initials appear in Leire Díez case notebooks
Miguel Ángel Figueroa stepped down after his initials were found in the notebooks of the former Socialist militant, where she wrote he would be “our eyes in the SEPI.”
- Jun 11
Jesús Aguirre re-elected president of Andalusia's parliament as PP courts Vox support
The Popular Party's Jesús Aguirre secured a second term as president of the Andalusian parliament on Thursday, winning 53 votes in a second-round ballot after no other major party fielded a candidate.
