Podemos has officially dismissed any prospects of unifying with Sumar, following a recent appeal for collaboration made by Sumar's leader, Yolanda Díaz.

This call for unity, described as a necessary collective effort to maintain governance, was met with sharp criticism from Pablo Iglesias, the former leader of Podemos.

Iglesias characterized Sumar as a 'dead', 'toxic', and 'failed' party, underscoring a lack of common ground between the two factions.

Iglesias urged Podemos members to ignore Díaz's 'sirens' and emphasized that Sumar's relevance has diminished, asserting that it no longer serves as a viable 'umbrella' for collective political interests.

He expressed skepticism about Sumar's sustainability, predicting that a portion of its members would eventually align with the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) due to ideological similarities.

In a discussion on Spanish public radio, Iglesias pointed to Sumar's recent congress as evidence of its focus on Podemos, stating that it dominated discussions without significant innovation or direction, other than calls for leftist unity in the face of upcoming elections.

He contended that Podemos's clarity of purpose distinctly positions it within the left, stating that electoral dynamics would reveal who aligns with PSOE and who seeks to forge an alternative path.

Iglesias additionally addressed the challenges facing the coalition government, implicating the PSOE in the potential fragmentation of leftist support.

He suggested that if the socialists desire to avoid this fragmentation, they should acknowledge their responsibility and incorporate elements from Sumar, while Podemos would navigate its leadership roles as needed.

In a response to Iglesias, current Podemos leader Ione Belarra reaffirmed the party's commitment to maintaining its independence.

Alongside prominent party member Irene Montero, she emphasized the necessity for a brave and nonconformist left in Spain, implicitly critiquing the perceived timidity within Sumar.

During a recent event in Madrid, Belarra highlighted her new candidacy, 'Orgullosamente Podemos,' and focused on the need for a politically capable left that can deliver on its program and offer an alternative to the current governmental approach, which she claimed mirrors policies of the Popular Party during periods without Podemos's influence.

The position of Izquierda Unida (United Left) contrasts sharply with Podemos, advocating for greater collaboration and integration among leftist factions, aiming to provide unified responses to extreme right movements and address citizens' concerns.

Eva García Sempere, responsible for organizational matters within Izquierda Unida, reiterated the importance of alliances among parties to effectively tackle current social challenges.