A major scandal erupted in Adamuz after the families of those killed in the railway disaster categorically refused to take part in the official mourning ceremony proposed by authorities. Their decision came as a real blow to the organizers, as the relatives believe the government bears direct responsibility for what happened. Tensions are running high in the city: residents are demanding not formal apologies, but real justice and punishment for those responsible.
The tragedy occurred when a high-speed Alvia train derailed on a section of damaged railway line. The official transport accident investigation commission confirmed that the cause was a worn-out and unrepaired stretch of track. The victims’ families are convinced the catastrophe could have been prevented if the responsible agencies had responded in time to numerous complaints from railway workers. However, according to them, neither Adif nor the Ministry of Transport took any action.
Anger and Boycott
The relatives of the victims do not hide their outrage. They believe the period of official mourning is just an attempt by the authorities to evade responsibility and hush up the scandal. One protester, Marimar, who lost her brother in the disaster, stated she cannot forgive the government for the negligence that led to her loved one’s death. In her words, attending the official ceremony would be a betrayal of the memory of the victims.
In response to the mass boycott, authorities were forced to postpone the state mourning event. The decision was made urgently together with the leadership of Andalucía. However, the families are not stopping: they have already begun forming their own victims’ association to join forces and seek justice through the courts.
Their own struggle
While officials scramble to save their reputation, the families of the victims are preparing alternative actions. They have already scheduled a mass demonstration in Huelva for January 31, the day the official mourning was to take place. Participants plan to take to the streets demanding accountability from everyone involved in the tragedy, including high-ranking officials and the minister of transport.
Meanwhile, a farewell religious ceremony is being prepared at Huelva Cathedral, to be led by Bishop Santiago Gómez Sierra. Hundreds of people are expected to attend and pay tribute to the victims without the presence of authorities. Relatives stress: they do not want to see a single official at the ceremony until those responsible are held to account.
Demands and accusations
The families of the victims insist: the tragedy in Adamus was no accident, but the result of systematic negligence and inaction by government agencies. They demand not only a public apology, but real legal proceedings. Their statements increasingly include accusations against the Minister of Transport, who is being named as the main person responsible for what happened.
Tensions are rising in the city: residents support the protesters, and calls to boycott all official events are spreading on social media. Many believe that only mass pressure will force the authorities to admit their guilt and face deserved punishment. Ahead are more rallies, lawsuits, and possibly high-profile resignations.
