Óscar Puente rules out an immediate resignation and will appear next Tuesday in the Permanent Deputation to explain the causes of the Urda accident under pressure from his partners

The Spanish Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, will appear before Congress on November 3 to address the recent train accident in Urda, which resulted in 69 deaths. This decision comes amid pressure from parliamentary forces, including coalition partners and opposition parties, who demand accountability. The Popular Party has called for the urgent appearance of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, despite knowing that such requests are typically only accepted from the government during dissolution periods. Various parties, including ERC, Podemos, and Sumar, have insisted on Puente's accountability, but the Permanent Deputation lacks the authority to control the government during this time. Historically, similar requests have been denied when the chambers are dissolved, as the Permanent Deputation's role is limited to validating decrees and not overseeing government actions.