Ayuso Accuses Central Government of Deflection Amid Healthcare Controversy

In a recent address, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Community of Madrid, leveled accusations against the central government, asserting that it is attempting to deflect attention from its own corruption and mismanagement by targeting the Madrid region. This statement comes in the wake of controversies surrounding recorded statements from the CEO of the Torrejón Hospital. Ayuso made her remarks as she arrived for the event commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Constitution at the Congress of Deputies, where a multitude of political representatives were present. She emphasized that rather than denying and attacking her administration, the central government should engage in the same level of scrutiny that the media does. In defense of the healthcare system in Madrid, Ayuso highlighted a new inspection initiated at the Torrejón Hospital, which adds to the nearly forty inspections that the facility undergoes each year. She stated that such measures will continue to escalate, reflecting the government's commitment to transparency and accountability. Notably, Ayuso shared that patients have rated the Torrejón Hospital with an impressive average score of 8.6 out of 10, emphasizing that no complaints have been registered at the center. She encouraged comparisons of waiting times at Torrejón with those at other hospitals across the country, asserting the strength and efficacy of the region's healthcare services. Furthermore, Ayuso pointed out that the hospital is expanding its staff and increasing its operational capacity. In a particularly robust defense of healthcare professionals, Ayuso vehemently rejected insinuations that reused materials were being utilized in the hospital, framing such claims as unfounded allegations against nurses and healthcare workers—a characterization she firmly opposes. The Madrid president accused the Moncloa government of inflating issues and fabricating controversies concerning communities led by the Popular Party. She asserted that the uproar surrounding the Torrejón Hospital is symptomatic of a broader strategy to undermine these regions. Moreover, Ayuso claimed that the central government applies a double standard when dealing with different autonomous communities. As an illustration of what she described as biased treatment, she pointed to the ongoing pig plague crisis in Catalonia, where she argued that no political accountability is being demanded because the regional president, Salvador Illa, belongs to the Socialist party. According to Ayuso, this highlighted the partisan manipulation of issues that affect various territories, furthering her case against the central government's approach. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2