BREAKING: ‘Former President’ Shot In The Face In Nation’s Capital (PHOTO)

BREAKING: ‘Former President’ Shot In The Face In Nation’s Capital (PHOTO)

The former president of Spain’s Popular Party (PP) in Catalonia, Alejo Vidal-Quadras, was shot in the face in Madrid on Thursday afternoon, as confirmed by a spokesperson for Spain’s Interior Ministry to CNN.

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“He has been taken conscious to the hospital, while National Police agents are investigating the facts,” the spokesperson added. The incident occurred around 1:30 pm local time.

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Vidal-Quadras, a founding member of the far-right party Vox, currently the third-largest force in the lower house of the Spanish parliament, is now being sought after by Spanish police in connection with the shooting. The suspects are reported to be two men on a black motorbike, according to Reuters.

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Santiago Abascal, the President of the Vox Party, stated in a press conference on Thursday afternoon that “it’s too early to make conjectures, but we don’t rule out any motive in what was an attack” in reference to the incident.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his hope for the swift arrest of those responsible for the attack. “I would like to send my solidarity and wishes for a speedy recovery to Alejo Vidal-Quadras,” Sanchez wrote in a post on X. “All my affection during this time for him and his family. We hope the investigation can clarify the facts as soon as possible, and those responsible will be arrested.”

Vidal-Quadras, 78, played a significant role in the Catalonian PP party before departing to co-found Vox, a far-right party that has gained prominence since its formation in 2013. Throughout his career, he has held various elected positions, including serving as a member of the Catalonian regional parliament in Barcelona and as a Member of the European Parliament.