After the resignation of Manuel Fraga and the successive victories of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) in the general election of 1982 and 1986 general election, the Popular Alliance entered a period of deep crisis.
Setelah pengunduran diri Manuel Fraga dan kemenangan Partai Buruh Sosialis Spanyol (PSOE) pada pemilihan umum 1982 dan pemilihan umum 1986, Aliansi Rakyat memasuki periode krisis.