Over the past few weeks, the two opposition parties, PSOE and C’s, have been calling the PP and VOX government liars over the contracts—claims that, frankly, we have known about for a long, long, time. They argue that months ago, the government falsely promised that the implementation of the road maintenance contract on the coast would be approved within weeks.
Politicians are often masters of double-talk—regularly saying things that contradict previous statements, or offering different opinions depending on the situation, often to deceive the public. And as we know, Orihuela has a talent for deception.
As the saying goes, “Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.”
The problem with lies is that you have to remember exactly what you previously said.
When you’re pressed for answers, that’s when liars get caught. Unfortunately, political lies often go unexposed until the damage is done. But the truth never changes—it stays constant, so you never have to remember.
Now, suddenly, Orihuela Costa is on the lips of all the opposition parties. Some have been vocal about it for a while, but now PSOE has jumped on the “support Orihuela Costa” bandwagon, undoubtedly with a view to picking up votes in the 2027 elections. However, the Coast has a long memory.
For those of us who remember the 2023 elections, we can recall the numerous promises made by PP and VOX—promises that havesince been forgotten. Politicians use lies to gain or hold onto power, and once they’ve tasted it, they’ll never stop. Simply put, they lie all the time. When they lie, it’s like having their fingers crossed behind their back, hoping they won’t get caught—but, in the long run, they usually do.
Some time ago, Martina Scheurer said, “Maybe that’s why I’m not like other politicians. You have to be political and hide things, but the truth is more important than stringing people along with false promises that may never be fulfilled.”
Being in opposition must be incredibly frustrating—without real power to make a difference. Many people argue that Orihuela Costa, with its 29,000 residents, should take priority over the city because the coast pays more in taxes.
While it’s true that residents on the coast contribute, the real issue is voter turnout. How many people are actually registered and bother to vote? Only a small fraction. That’s the real problem facing the Coast—voters. Without their support, change is impossible. It’s so very disappointing to realise that without an increase in voter participation, nothing will change. But unfortunately that is the harsh reality!
With just over two years until the next elections, it’s safe to assume that many of the promised actions will soon start to materialise—like the footbridge over the AP7, which might miraculously appear just before the May 2027 elections. Already we are seeing the introduction of an emergency contract to repair the potholes in Villamartin and Los Dolses.
It’s disheartening to see how easily memories fade—how residents forget the long trail of broken promises, only to place their trust once again in the very parties that let them down. Unfortunately, unless activists and voters in the Orihuela Costa wake up very soon, May 2027 is likely to be no different.
