The Madrid regional government has announced its intention to file a lawsuit against Reyes Maroto, the spokesperson for the Socialist Municipal Group, following her refusal to retract statements made about the management of care homes during the pandemic. The controversy centers on Maroto's claim that 7,291 elderly individuals were 'murdered' in Madrid's care homes during the health crisis, a statement that has sparked significant backlash from regional officials.
Miguel Ángel García Martín, the Minister of Presidency, Justice, and Local Administration, disclosed the government's plans during a press conference, emphasizing the need to defend the professionals who worked tirelessly during the pandemic. The government had previously initiated a conciliation process on March 19, as a preliminary step before legal action, should Maroto not retract her statements. This move underscores the regional government's commitment to protecting the reputation of those involved in the pandemic response.
In a related development, Ione Belarra, the Secretary General of Podemos, is also under scrutiny for accusing the Madrid government of 'homicidal and criminal management' of the pandemic. Belarra is scheduled to attend a conciliation meeting on June 26, with the government prepared to take legal action if she does not retract her statements. This situation highlights the ongoing tensions between political parties over the handling of the pandemic in Madrid's care homes.
Sources close to Maroto have indicated that attempts at conciliation were made during the recent meeting, but no agreement was reached. They also pointed out that Maroto had previously issued a statement retracting her controversial remarks. However, the regional government's decision to proceed with legal action suggests that these efforts were insufficient to resolve the dispute, setting the stage for a potentially lengthy legal battle.
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