Sanz responded to the minister's statements, who had cast doubt on the actions of the emergency teams during the Adamuz tragedy. The counselor vehemently defended the work of healthcare professionals, emergency services, and security forces involved in the operation.
“"What the minister demonstrates with his accusations is that he is a bad person, and the worst thing one can be is a bad person."
The counselor reproached Puente for “attacking” those who “risked their lives to save others” and emphasized that the minister “was not there” on the night of the events, therefore “he cannot accuse the emergency operatives because he doesn't know what he is saying.” In contrast, Sanz recalled his own presence at the scene.
Furthermore, Sanz urged the minister to “stop lying” and “stop attacking” professionals, appealing to the negative impact these statements could have on them. He assured that “healthcare services functioned” and that it is “radically false that the 061 collapsed,” highlighting the “extraordinary” coordination.
The counselor recalled that the minister himself initially acknowledged the regional management, stating that the actions of the Junta de Andalucía had been “top-notch.” Sanz suggested that Puente's change of stance might be due to the context of an “electoral campaign.”
Finally, Sanz accused Puente of “manipulating” and using the victims “as an electoral weapon,” demanding “prudence and respect” and that he “leave them in peace.” He concluded that “not everything is valid in an electoral campaign,” insisting on respect for both professionals and victims of the tragedy.
