Josep Rius rules himself out and leaves the way clear for Jordi Martí to be Junts' candidate for Barcelona

ARA — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:35:16 +0000

Josep Rius renounces the race for the mayoralty of Barcelona in 2027. The Junts spokesperson communicated, this Monday in an open letter to the Junts militants, that despite having considered "very seriously" leading the project, Jordi Martí's candidacy has changed the landscape. Rius prefers to step aside before fueling a confrontation that, according to him, would not strengthen the party:

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Josep Rius rules himself out and leaves the way clear for Jordi Martí to be Junts' candidate for Barcelona