Adif officials denounce an internal "witch hunt": "They want to silence all of us who have not been appointed by hand"

Óscar Puente resigned as Minister of Transport following two train accidents resulting in 115 deaths. His resignation was seen as necessary after he initially claimed no responsibility. The political implications of his departure are significant, with calls for accountability extending to the management of Adif, the railway infrastructure manager. Puente's resignation reflects the challenges of political responsibility in the face of tragedy, as he had previously defended his actions. The situation raises questions about the effectiveness of leadership and accountability within the government and its agencies.

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