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Spanish minister critiques king, revives Republican slogan
The article addresses the criticisms directed at Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente by King Felipe VI after he appeared in a photo with journalist Javier Negre during an official visit to Colombia. This came particularly after Puente reposted the banner "The Republic Now." His actions sparked widespread controversy within Spain, with opponents viewing them as an overstep beyond legitimate criticism of the royal institution, especially since Puente described the photo as a "shameful disgrace." Although he justified himself by saying that Negre is a far-right activist who attacks politicians and their families, Puente emphasized that "his image is tainted," and that such behavior is unacceptable. His statement was condemned by the Popular Party, which considered the real shame to be the migration issues in Ceuta. Meanwhile, a deputy from Vox argued that the government aims to undermine the parliamentary monarchy and move toward a republic. This controversy follows recent remarks by Puente made a few months ago, when he expressed support for the party’s stance to preserve the monarchy, further complicating the political debate surrounding the monarchy's role and the limits of permissible criticism.
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