War breaks out between the El Yunque sect, Hazte Oír and Vox
The conflict between the ultra-religious organization and Abascal's party has also been sparked by the Revuelta case.
BarcelonaNow it has resurfaced with great force, but its roots are long in the making. A war has broken out between El Yunque—an ultra-conservative sect with Christian roots—its public and judicial arm Hazte Oír, and Vox, with both covert and overt maneuvers. This battle stems from the ultra-Catholics' support for the rebels of the youth organization Revuelta, which originated close to Vox, but with which Santiago Abascal's party broke apart amid accusations of "corruption" over the use of money raised after the DANA storm.Vox confirms that there is a conspiracy by these initially close organizations against the party leadership, according to sources consulted by ARA.
"They wanted to take control of Vox through different channels, and when they couldn't do what they wanted, now they are conspiring to cause harm," say knowledgeable sources. Several elements are striking: El Yunque has supported Revuelta and harshly criticized Vox through the network; X people linked to the sect, such as Marcial Cuquerella, Javier Villamor, Álvaro Zulueta either Pablo HertfelderThey have all connected with the far-right organization Hazte Oír, which several voices see as a public arm of the sect. This perception exists within Vox, but also among other figures such as researcher Santiago Mata or the same Julio ArizaCuquerella himself, owner of El Toro TV and father of Gabriel Ariza, a prominent figure in Vox's communications. has acknowledged membership In El Yunque, amidst the war with Vox, to defend Revuelta.
Hazte Oír, through another prominent member of the sect, Luis Losada, presented an award to the rebel entity: to the alleged president of the supposedly fraudulent youth organization, Jaime Hernández. heHairs
Vox responds
In response to the actions of the ultraconservative Catholics, Vox has also reacted aggressively. On one hand, Arturo Villarroya, advisor to MEP Jorge Buxadé, sought to highlight El Yunque's support for Revuelta, who is accused of corruption: "God, Fatherland, and El Yunque. What an obscenity," read a message from an account that echoed Villa's support. Even Catholic University Students, a Christian organization ideologically close to Vox, openly attacked the sect: "El Yunque acts like a Masonic lodge opposed to the Catholic Church." This animosity toward El Yunque and Hazte Oír is shared by the Vox leadership.
When contacted by ARA, Hazte Oír declined to comment: "No comment," sources from the platform stated, reiterating that they are "focused" on the Begoña Gómez and hydrocarbons case in which they are involved and which prevents them from formulating any response to the question.
The key to the breakup
"Being a member of El Yunque is one thing, but wanting to control the party is another," say sources within Vox, implying that the problem lies in the fact that some members of the ultraconservative Catholic movement have crossed red lines. For example, they don't have any issues with Barcelona City Councilor Liberto Senderos, who is a member of both the sect and the party, although it's true that hardly any members of El Yunque or Hazte Oír hold public office.
When did the split occur? The sources consulted place the rift when the party "began to grow" significantly, gaining regional influence in 2022, after initially receiving logistical and personnel support. "There's no doubt that Hazte Oír is El Yunque, and we want nothing to do with it," say the Vox sources. In fact, Hazte Oír has strengthened its collaborations with the media personality Vito Quiles—who has been linked to the far-right MEP Alvise Pérez, a rival of Vox.
One name that resonates within Vox as key to the split is that of former spokesperson Macarena Olona, from when she was a candidate for Andalusia. They recall how she received a campaign from Hazte Oír at that time. with trucks They opposed her for "not committing to defending life and family." It was a sign. Vox then refused to fill out the questionnaire that the organization sends to all parties so they can take a stance on issues like abortion and education, and they never responded again. The break was complete, but curiously, when Olona resigned months later, the organization enthusiastically supported her. The rift worsened with their entry into regional governments due to the lack of policies against abortion—even though Vox was a junior partner and this is a matter of national jurisdiction.