The article centers on the aftermath of a significant power outage in Spain. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Beatriz Corredor, president of Red Eléctrica Española (REE), are key figures. Sánchez reportedly criticized Corredor's response to the crisis during a tense meeting with energy companies.
The government convened urgent meetings, including those with energy companies and the Council of National Security. Vice President Teresa Ribera played a prominent role in the investigation. The government emphasized the need to gather information from all companies to understand the outage.
While various hypotheses were considered, including cyberattacks, the article notes that REE dismissed a cyberattack theory. The government insisted that all angles needed investigation, although the prime minister's early comments hinted at potentially external factors.
The article highlights the growing tension and lack of trust between Sánchez and Corredor, marked by Sánchez's public rebuke of Corredor during a crucial government meeting. Corredor's delayed public appearances further fueled the discontent.
A government committee was formed to determine the cause of the outage and assess responsibility, raising questions about the lack of complete information initially provided by REE and the government's response to the crisis.