{
  "id": 18108006,
  "title": "Spanish economy minister takes over transport ministry after deadly crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/spanish-economy-minister-takes-over-transport-ministry-after-deadly",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-04T10:11:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Politico EU",
    "slug": "politico-eu",
    "url": "https://www.politico.eu/article/spanish-economy-minister-takes-over-transport-ministry-after-deadly-crash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo will assume the role of running the country's Transport Ministry until the November 29 election, following the resignation of Óscar Puente. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the move on Wednesday morning, praising Cuerpo's \"huge management skills\" during the current legislature. Cuerpo, who holds the position of first deputy prime minister, has steadily risen within Sánchez's government. Initially serving as secretary general of the Treasury under Nadia Calviño, she was elected to lead the European Investment Bank, during which Cuerpo took over her portfolio. Sánchez subsequently appointed Cuerpo as his first deputy. Puente resigned on Tuesday, citing the need for political dignity in light of the tragic train crash that occurred on October 28 in Toledo province, claiming 69 lives. This incident marked Spain's second deadly rail disaster this year, following a January accident in Adamuz that resulted in 46 fatalities. Sánchez stated that Puente's resignation would aid in restoring confidence in Spain's railway system and reaffirm political dignity.",
  "summary": "Carlos Cuerpo will run the Transport Ministry following Óscar Puente's resignation",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}