 Xelo Huertas, of Podem, took office as the Parliament's speaker, the second authority of the region.In November 2016, Podemos decided to cease two party deputies, including Huertas, for trying to benefit another party member's personal interests.On 25 January 2017, Huertas resigned as Speaker, although she continued in the Mixed Group as an independent deputy, along with Montse Seijas, the other expelled Podemos deputy.