Spain Names New Transport Chief After Minister Quits Over Deadly Train Crashes
Carlos Cuerpo takes charge following Óscar Puente's resignation, as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces pressure over a planned train drivers' strike.
Following a deadly train collision, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Carlos Cuerpo to provisionally lead the Transport Ministry. This change comes after the resignation of Óscar Puente, who stepped down after the incident. Cuerpo, who also serves as the economy minister, has been praised for his management capabilities, and his first action was announcing the resignation of the chairman of the state-owned rail infrastructure operator, Adif.
- Carlos Cuerpo appointed provisional head of the Transport Ministry.
- Óscar Puente resigned following a deadly train collision on Oct. 28.
- The collision was the second major Spanish train crash in a year.
- Cuerpo also serves as Spain’s economy minister.
- Luis Pedro Marco de la Peña, chairman of Adif, has resigned.
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