Editorial: El Mundo

• The Minister for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge has been absent after the worst collective tragedy Spain has suffered in decades.
• Teresa Ribera has not made any self-criticism or offered explanations about the errors made.
• The Ministry wrongly advised to boil drinking water, instead of drinking bottled water.
• Ribera seems to have been more focused on her candidacy for the European Commission than on her current obligations.
• The crisis management by Generalitat, Hydrographic Conference, and the central government was flawed.
• There is a need to undertake reforms to prevent future errors in risk monitoring and communication.

Conclusion: The performance of Teresa Ribera and other responsible bodies in this crisis has been challenging, showing the need for self-criticism and reforms.

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