Ayuso vs. García: Accusations Fly Over Madrid's Pandemic Response

Madrid's Health Minister Mónica García and President Isabel Díaz Ayuso clashed publicly on Monday. The conflict stemmed from Ayuso's claim that García had aggressively approached her before the Conference of Presidents. García strongly denied this, stating, "No voy a permitir que me mienta a la cara cuando estamos en un saludo institucional." She accused Ayuso of using the formal greeting as an opportunity to create a media spectacle. García further criticized Ayuso's lack of accountability for the significant number of deaths in Madrid's elderly care homes during the pandemic. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the national and regional governments over pandemic response and accountability. The ensuing debate underscores the need for transparency and responsibility in handling such crucial issues.