Puente says he understands that they ask for his resignation but dismisses it because he has not "made any decision that contributed" to the accident
Minister Óscar Puente acknowledges calls for his resignation following two fatal train accidents but refuses to step down, asserting he hasn't made decisions leading to these incidents. He proposes systemic changes to enhance safety and admits that rapid network expansion may have been a mistake. Puente emphasizes the need for political accountability and critiques the opposition's stance on responsibility. He discusses the challenges of high-speed rail expansion and the inadequacies of current safety systems, advocating for a mature national debate on these issues.