Vox's Crusade Against Communists: A Tale of Hispanidad and Ideology

José Borrel, the EU Vice-President of Foreign Policy and a former socialist politician in Spain, has been targeted by right-wing ire due to his alleged support for 'communists' in Peru. The Gaceta de la Iberosphera, Vox's own journal, described Borrel's actions as aid to these 'communists'. This criticism is not only an attack on Borrel but also on the left-wing government of Peru.

Vox, Spain's ultra-right-wing party, has been accused of promoting a unique ideology that combines politics with cultural identity. Their motto, 'To be is to defend', reflects the anxiety and insecurity felt by the Spanish and Latin-American right when their colonial past is criticized. Vox's leader, Santiago Abascal, has taken to defending Spain's history to an almost farcical extent, not only firing up his base in Spain but also promoting right-wing rhetoric in Spain's former colonies.

Abascal's tweet commemorating Columbus' discovery of the Americas as 'the greatest moment of universal brotherhood' is a prime example of this ideology. This reaction is a response to the recent pushback against the perceived evils of Spanish Conquistadors. Vox believes that the Spanish discovering and colonizing the New World was a groundbreaking moment of humanity, charity, and multiculturalism.

Vox not only attempts to use 'Hispanidad' to attack left-wing governments in South America but also pulls Spain's right-wing along behind its radical wake. Calls for statues of Columbus to be torn down or for Spain to apologize for its colonial past are seen as attacks on long-dead Spaniards and the very essence of Spain.

In conclusion, Vox's crusade against communists is a testament to their ideology of Hispanidad and cultural identity. Their criticism of Borrel and the left-wing government of Peru is not only an attack on political ideologies but also on cultural heritage. As Vox continues to promote its unique brand of right-wing rhetoric, it remains to be seen how far they will take their crusade against communism and what implications this will have for Spain's relationship with its former colonies.

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