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Sánchez delegates the management of Transport to Corpus after Puente's resignation: "His resignation helps to regain confidence in political dignity"

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The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has delegated the powers of the Ministry of Transport to the First Vice President, Carlos Body, after the resignation of Óscar Puente and three weeks before the elections.

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The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has decided to delegate the powers of the Ministry of Transport to the First Vice President, Carlos Body, after the resignation of Óscar Puente.

Given the proximity of the elections, which will be held in three weeks, he has opted for a member of the cabinet to assume the responsibilities instead of appointing a new minister. Body has a technical and managerial profile rather than a political one.

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Sánchez delegates the management of Transport to Corpus after Puente's resignation: "His resignation helps to regain confidence in political dignity"

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Resignation of Óscar Puente and the proximity of the elections in three weeks.

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The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has decided to delegate the powers of the Ministry of Transport to the First Vice President, Carlos Body, after the resignation of Óscar Puente.

What to Watch

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Elections held in three weeks.
Very likely · Within weeks

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What are the reasons for Óscar Puente's resignation?

Sánchez delegates the management of Transport to Corpus after Puente's resignation: "His resignation helps to regain confidence in political dignity"

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Sánchez delegates the management of Transport to Corpus after Puente's resignation: "His resignation helps to regain confidence in political dignity"

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