Minister Aagesen Rebuts PP Accusations in Power Outage Controversy

Spain's Minister Aagesen Denies Involvement in Power Outage Amidst PP Accusations MADRID, SPAIN – Amidst the ongoing investigation into Spain's recent widespread power outage, Third Vice President and Minister for the Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, has directly refuted accusations leveled by the Popular Party (PP). The accusations, which claimed Aagesen was present at Red Eléctrica's headquarters on the day of the outage, have been strongly denied by the minister. In a video circulating on social media, captured during a parliamentary session, Aagesen stated, "It is irresponsible to say that I was at the Red Eléctrica headquarters when it can be verified that I was with the King." She further criticized the PP for spreading "bulos" (false information), stating that it was not responsible to claim the government was conducting experiments. Aagesen's statement comes as the government continues to investigate the causes of the power outage, a significant event that left millions of Spaniards without electricity. The controversy surrounding the PP's accusations highlights the political tensions surrounding the ongoing investigation. Aagesen's confident rebuttal underscores the importance of accurate information dissemination during times of national crisis.