Minister for Territorial Affairs and Historical Memory Ángel Víctor Torres is in the spotlight once again following the release of a report by the Civil Guard’s Central Operational Unit. The document covers medical supply procurements at the height of the pandemic, and its findings have failed to dispel suspicions of potential corruption schemes. Despite the minister’s attempts to emphasize his integrity, public opinion remains wary.
Discussion around Torres has not died down in recent days. His confidence that the report does not contain evidence of wrongdoing has not convinced his critics. The minister maintains he had no role in choosing suppliers and did not participate in contract allocation. Yet the details uncovered during the investigation are raising questions among journalists and politicians.
Koldo and mysterious connections
The role of Koldo, advisor to the former Minister of Transport, has drawn particular attention. It was through Koldo that Torres met businessman Aldama, who was linked to the supply of masks. The minister stated that the meeting took place at a Madrid restaurant and that his involvement was limited to this introduction. Nevertheless, many find this pattern of interaction suspicious. Why were payment questions resolved not directly with the ministry, but through the advisor? This remains unclear and raises further doubts.
Critics point out that the regional head chose to discuss financial matters with someone who had no official authority, instead of turning to the relevant departments. Such practices appear unusual and undermine confidence in the transparency of the process. At the same time, Torres insists his actions were dictated by the circumstances and that he could not have foreseen any possible violations.
Questions Without Answers
Despite a lack of direct evidence of guilt, there is a widespread sense that the situation calls for a more thorough investigation. Many are asking why the minister failed to stay vigilant when dubious figures started appearing around the procurement process. It seems that even if Torres did not break the law, he acted with insufficient caution, which could have led to abuses.
While the minister remains in office and the investigation is ongoing, the scandal surrounding the purchase of medical supplies shows no signs of fading. The public is waiting for new details, and political opponents are leveraging the situation to increase pressure on the government. The question of whether Torres was truly unaware of what was happening remains unresolved.
