The Day Sánchez Acknowledged Salazar Case Errors

The day began with continued reports on the investigation into the swine fever outbreak, with several outlets pointing to a Bellaterra laboratory as a potential origin. Concurrently, the 47th anniversary of the Constitution was a central theme, marked by significant political division. The approval of the Constitution was reported to be declining, linked to political radicalization, and the celebration itself saw boycotts from government partners and Vox.

By late morning, Catalonia announced an audit of laboratories handling the swine fever virus and the culling of 80,000 pigs. Simultaneously, the focus shifted to the 'Salazar case,' with President Sánchez acknowledging errors in handling the harassment allegations, denying premeditation but assuming responsibility. This admission became a dominant narrative through the afternoon and evening.