Óscar Puente insists that he does not have "the ambition" to succeed Sánchez, but adds: "If you ask me, there must be a reason"

Óscar Puente, the Minister of Transport, addressed speculation about succeeding Pedro Sánchez as PSOE leader, stating he lacks ambition for the role. He emphasized his commitment to the party and expressed hope for Sánchez's victory in the upcoming elections. Puente also commented on Lula da Silva's win as a positive sign against extreme right politics. He ruled out a return to the Valladolid mayoralty in 2027, indicating his focus on national politics and hinting that his successor may come from the current municipal group.