Acerina González Prieto returns to Guía de Isora council as independent, ending political crisis

Acerina González Prieto has returned to the Guía de Isora municipal council, finally putting an end to a long-standing political crisis that had left the local government’s stability in doubt. As reported by Diario de Avisos, the councilwoman has resumed her duties after an 18-month medical leave, during which she broke ties with her former party, the Popular Party.

The administrative fallout was confirmed on August 14, when the Official Gazette of the Province (BOP) published a mayoral resolution from late July. This move officially stripped González Prieto of her remaining responsibilities in Historical Heritage and Training, reclassifying her as a "non-attached" council member. Under local government laws, this status prevents councilors who leave their party from receiving the financial and organizational benefits typically granted to political groups—a rule intended to discourage party-switching and maintain discipline.

The timeline of her return shows a clear intent to step away from executive duties. After being medically cleared to return on June 16, 2026, González Prieto asked the City Council to clarify her legal standing. When she did not receive a satisfactory response, she submitted a second request on July 30, formally resigning from all government delegations and stating her intention to serve as an independent councilor.

The situation began in February 2025, when the councilwoman went on medical leave, citing anxiety caused by a hostile work environment within the Popular Party. She officially left the party’s municipal group that July, followed by a long absence from council meetings.

While the administrative side of the dispute is settled, a legal case regarding her original complaints about her working conditions remains before the courts. González Prieto has indicated that she wants to move on, stating she has no plans to continue in public office or join another party. It is expected that she will serve out the remainder of her term as an independent before leaving politics entirely.