Government Under Fire: RTVE Focus Amidst Valencia Tragedy

Valencia Mourning, RTVE Focus: Tellado's Congress Outburst Highlights Government Priorities Spain's Congress witnessed a heated exchange on May 21st, 2025, when PP member Miguel Tellado sharply criticized the government's handling of RTVE's administration while 228 Valencians perished. Tellado's speech, captured on video, has gone viral. He directly accused the government of prioritizing the assault on the RTVE administration board while the region faced a devastating loss of life. "While 228 Valencians were losing their lives," Tellado stated, "the Government of Spain was assaulting the Administrative Council of RTVE." The video shows Tellado reading from notes, listing countries like Angola, Botswana, and Somalia, and questioning what they have in common, creating a powerful rhetorical device. The incident has sparked debate about governmental priorities and transparency. The government has yet to respond to the specific accusations made by Tellado.