Former minister Fátima Báñez dies in one of the trains involved in the accident in Urda

Former Minister Fátima Báñez died in a train accident in Toledo, confirmed by PP spokesperson Borja Sémper. She served as Minister of Labor from 2011 to 2018 and was linked to CEOE in recent years. Báñez was known for her jovial personality and significant contributions to labor reforms during her tenure, including controversial labor and pension reforms. She was a close collaborator of Mariano Rajoy and played a key role in shaping economic policies during the economic crisis. After leaving her ministerial position, she continued her involvement in business and political advisory roles until her untimely death.