Podcast Summary: Más de uno – Ángel Ceña, candidato de Soria ¡Ya!

Episode Title: Ángel Ceña, candidato de Soria ¡Ya!: "PSOE y PP son el mismo perro con distinto collar"
Podcast: Más de uno (Onda Cero)
Host: Carlos Alsina
Date: March 9, 2026

Overview

This episode of Más de uno centers on the upcoming Castilla y León elections, featuring an in-depth interview with Ángel Ceña, the candidate for Soria ¡Ya! The discussion focuses on electoral expectations, the unique challenges facing Soria, the perceived failure of the major political parties (PSOE and PP), and issues around infrastructure, representation, and regional alliances. The tone is candid, direct, and at times critical, reflecting the frustration and determination of regionalist forces.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Electoral Outlook for Soria ¡Ya!

• Confidence vs. Polls:
  Ángel Ceña acknowledges polls suggest a slight loss of representation but expresses confidence in Soria ¡Ya!’s grassroots support, referencing previous occasions where poll predictions were wrong.
  • “Las encuestas las carga el diablo... sacamos más votos que PP y PSOE juntos." – Ángel Ceña [01:28]

2. Systemic Barriers & Political Reality

• Electoral mechanics:
  The D’Hondt law’s impact on representation, making it hard for big parties to be wiped out completely, especially in small provinces like Soria.
• Frustration with PSOE and PP:
  Ceña asserts both major parties operate similarly, taking decisions from Madrid and lacking care for provincial needs.
  • "Son los mismos perros con distintos collares, no hay apenas diferencia en la realidad." – Ángel Ceña [03:13]

3. Role and Responsibility of Regional Parties

• Aims of Soria ¡Ya!:
  The party’s main goal is to be decisive in governance and bring real change for Soria, which they argue has suffered decades of neglect.
  • “Influir en la gobernabilidad y a cambio obtener la atención y los servicios y las infraestructuras e inversiones que Soria necesita.” – Ángel Ceña [02:31]

4. Critique of Other Political Players

• Direct Criticism of Vox:
  Accuses Vox of voting against key initiatives for the province and generally acting out of self-interest.

  • “Yo creo que es un partido que sólo le interesa a sí mismo. Lo hemos visto ahora mismo en Extremadura... que a Vox sólo le interesa Vox y Vox Madrid, nada más.” – Ángel Ceña [04:05]

• Blame Shared by PSOE and PP:
  Both parties accused of not forming minimal agreements to keep far-right parties from power, despite public discourse to the contrary.

  • “Yo esto lo considero un poco una estafa a los ciudadanos.” – Ángel Ceña [05:29]

5. Infrastructure Promises Unfulfilled

• The Train Issue in Soria:
  Ceña details promises made by PSOE leaders for rail improvements, none of which have been fulfilled after eight years in government.
  • “Ahora mismo es la única provincia de la España peninsular en la que no para ningún tren. Es algo bastante lamentable.” – Ángel Ceña [08:31]

6. Local vs. Regional Dynamics

• Challenge from the PSOE Candidate (Carlos Martínez):
  Discussion about whether the PSOE’s strong candidate, well-known as Soria’s mayor, poses a significant threat. Ceña argues Martínez’s local influence is overstated and that broken promises have eroded trust.
  • “Ahora mismo es un alcalde ausente, lleva seis meses recorriendo Castilla y León, está en la ONU, en Bruselas, en China, pero en Soria está muy poco...” – Ángel Ceña [06:47]

7. Regional Solidarities & Coalitions

• Relationship with other provincial parties:
  Discussion on whether close cooperation or coalitions with other regional forces would strengthen representation.

  • “La coalición no procede para las elecciones, pero sí procede para después... ha funcionado muy bien” – Ángel Ceña [11:18]

• Defending Soria Benefits All:
  Ceña contends that advocating for Soria advances the cause of Castilla y León and Spain as a whole, rejecting the idea that local advocacy fosters imbalance.

  • “Defendiendo Soria estoy defendiendo Castilla y León porque somos una parte importante de Castilla y León.” – Ángel Ceña [10:09]

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On poll skepticism:
  “Las encuestas las carga el diablo y lo cierto es que hace cuatro años las encuestas nos daban menos todavía y luego sacamos 3 y sacamos más votos que PP y PSOE juntos.” – Ángel Ceña [01:28]

• On PSOE and PP similarity:
  "No hay apenas diferencia en la realidad. Las decisiones de sus partidos se toman en Madrid y no miran por el territorio..." – Ángel Ceña [03:13]

• On political deals to block the far right:
  “Yo esto lo considero un poco una estafa a los ciudadanos. Yo creo que la mayoría de los ciudadanos quieren que Partido Popular y Partido Socialista lleguen a unos acuerdos mínimos y vayan adelante.” – Ángel Ceña [05:29]

• On broken infrastructure promises:
  “Ahora mismo la ciudad de Soria es el final de una vía férrea... no va a ningún sitio... ahora mismo no tenemos ninguna estación de tren en la que pare un solo tren en toda la provincia.” – Ángel Ceña [08:01, 08:31]

• On regional cooperation:
  “Durante estos cuatro años... hemos tenido un grupo parlamentario con Unión del Pueblo Leonés... ha funcionado muy bien.” – Ángel Ceña [11:17]

Memorable Moments

• Ceña calling PSOE and PP “el mismo perro con distinto collar” ([03:13])—sharpest articulation of regional frustration.
• Details about Soria’s railway isolation, a vivid symbol of the region’s neglect ([08:01-08:31]).
• Candid acknowledgment of both the limits and necessity of regionalist parliamentary action ([09:59-12:11]).

Important Segments with Timestamps

• [01:05] – Ángel Ceña outlines Soria Ya’s ambition and responds to poll skepticism
• [02:31] – On the influence Soria Ya hopes to wield
• [03:13] – On PSOE and PP being “el mismo perro con distinto collar”
• [04:05] – Criticisms of Vox’s record in regional politics
• [05:29] – On the failure of PSOE and PP to form anti-far-right pacts
• [06:47] – Critique of Carlos Martínez’s candidacy and record as mayor
• [08:01-08:31] – In-depth on Soria’s lack of railway service and broken promises
• [09:59-10:39] – Debating the balance between local and regional interests
• [11:17] – Discussion of regional alliances and the logic behind coalition-building

Conclusion

This episode offers a clear, combative window into the grievances and ambitions of Soria ¡Ya! and similar regionalist movements. Ángel Ceña’s perspective is sharply critical of Spain’s mainstream parties, insists on the distinctiveness of local advocacy, and grounds the party’s legitimacy in decades of unfulfilled promises—especially regarding core infrastructure like railway service. The dialogue is open, blunt, and rich in both local context and national political significance.