Sánchez praises Puente's resignation after trying to prevent it: "He does it out of empathy for the victims"

The Spanish government and PSOE aim to start anew in the electoral pre-campaign following Óscar Puente's resignation. Pedro Sánchez initially opposed Puente's decision to step down, expressing his full support. However, Puente resigned, citing the need for political dignity and empathy towards the victims of recent train accidents. Sánchez later framed Puente's resignation as a demonstration of empathy and a step towards rebuilding trust in Spain's high-speed rail system. Despite efforts to retain him, Puente felt he could not continue in his role after two significant accidents within a year, emphasizing the importance of political coherence and responsibility.