Spanish Government Vice President Takes Over Transport Ministry

The Spanish Prime Minister announced the resignation of Transport Minister Óscar Puente following two deadly train accidents this year. Pedro Sánchez praised Puente's political dignity and stated that his departure would help restore confidence in the railway system. The PSOE views this as a lesson in dignity, while the opposition leader criticized Sánchez for not applying the same standard to himself. Carlos Cuerpo, the current Vice President and Minister of Economy, will take over the Transport portfolio. Puente's resignation came after a tense parliamentary session where he faced demands for accountability regarding the accidents that resulted in 115 fatalities.