Political ally CCOO backs mayor of Noblejas's hunger strike, stating: "The ongoing political disagreement should not impact the welfare of our children."

In the heart of Castilla-La Mancha, the small town of Noblejas is facing a significant challenge. The mayor, Agustín Jiménez, has been on a hunger strike since Monday, demanding that the Junta de Castilla-La Mancha fulfils a promise made over a decade ago: to build a high school in Noblejas.

The need for a local high school is not just viable but necessary, as the current situation forces families to send their children to other towns for secondary education. This daily travel creates greater difficulties in work-life balance, implies unnecessary early mornings, and results in hours lost in transportation.

The construction of a high school in Noblejas is more than just a school building. It is a community life space, a cultural and social engine, and a place for shared projects. A high school is where the identity of a town is strengthened, families are settled, and opportunities for youth are multiplied.

The municipality of Noblejas has attracted many young families due to its work centers and factories. However, the lack of a high school remains a significant issue. Education should not become a battlefield for partisan or personal rivalries. Caring for childhood should be the guiding principle for all administrations, above any difference.

The promise to build a high school in Noblejas was made by the Junta de Castilla-La Mancha in 2007. Yet, over a decade later, the promise remains unfulfilled. The political dispute between the local and regional governments should not affect the well-being of children in Noblejas.

The right to receive a nearby, accessible, and safe public education should not require such travel. The daily travel requires an extra effort, and the current situation is far from ideal. The construction of a high school would have a very positive impact on the entire municipality of Noblejas.

The growth of the school population in Noblejas offers sufficient guarantees for the construction of a high school. The town demands that the Junta de Castilla-La Mancha honour their commitment and build the much-needed high school in Noblejas. The future of the town's youth depends on it.

Political ally CCOO backs mayor of Noblejas's hunger strike, stating: "The ongoing political disagreement should not impact the welfare of our children."