The remodeling in the highest positions of the Governmentthe evolution of negotiations with Iran and the retirement of a Spanish sports legend mark the news. This is how Carlos Alsina summarizes the main issues of the day.
Body and Arcadi Spain take the economic baton
Carlos Body and Arcadi Spain They swear their positions today before the king Philip VI as first vice president and Minister of Finance, respectively, replacing Maria Jesus Montero. The Executive is thus betting on profiles technical and moderate at a time of high economic complexity.
Body reinforces its position after two years at the head of Economy, recovering the technical profile that it represented Nadia Calvino. His negotiating spirit contrasts with the internal shocks that keeps with Yolanda Diazespecially in matters such as working hours or time registration, the latter questioned by the Council of State.
For its part, Arcadi Spain takes on the Treasury with the challenge of addressing key issues such as regional financingafter his time in the Valencian Government and in the Secretary of State for Territorial Policy.
Iran winks more at Spain
The American president donald trump has decided to expand to the April 6 the deadline given to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuzensuring that negotiations move forward. Tehran has already presented a formal peace proposalnow placing the decision in the hands of Washington.
Despite this, Hormuz remains closed, although with one exception that has generated controversy: the Iranian regime has indicated that Spanish ships can transit for their position in the conflict. Subsequently, the Iranian embassy in Spain clarified that this decision responds to the Spanish commitment to international law.
The episode has surprised the Government, which had requested a general reopening of the strait. The minister Jose Manuel Albaresfrom Algeria, avoided delving into the issue, in a context in which Spain has maintained a critical position with both the initial offensive and subsequent retaliation.
Carolina Marín announces her definitive retirement
The Spanish champion Carolina Marin has announced that he will not compete again, putting an end to a historic career marked by a serious knee injury that he has had for six years and that worsened after the Paris Games. Ten days away from the badminton European Championship in Huelvaher city, the player has confirmed that she will not be able to participate and that she prioritizes her future quality of life. The tournament will thus become a tribute to an exceptional career.
Marín closes her career as the only non-asian player in winning three world championships, in addition to a Olympic gold in Rio and seven European titles. With a total of 38 trophies, he leaves a legacy that has transformed badminton globally.
