Spanish Transport and Sustainable Mobility Minister Óscar Puente has announced the birth of his third child, a son named Óscar Puente III, marking a joyous expansion of his family at the age of 56. The minister shared the news on his social media platform X, accompanied by a tender photograph of him kissing the newborn. The post quickly garnered hundreds of congratulatory messages, reflecting the public's warm reception to the personal milestone of the well-known political figure.
The newborn is the first child between Puente and his partner, Yasmina Cerdá Gregori, and continues the family tradition by bearing the same name as his father and grandfather. Born at Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital, the baby weighed 3.1 kilograms at birth. Both mother and child are reported to be in good health following a 34-hour labor. Puente, who also has two adult daughters from a previous marriage, took time off from his ministerial duties to be present for the birth, adhering to Spain's paternity leave regulations.
Under current Spanish law, parents are entitled to 16 weeks of paternity leave, with the first six weeks mandatory immediately following the child's birth. The minister's approach to utilizing the remaining weeks of his leave has sparked curiosity, as he balances his new familial responsibilities with his public service role. This event also highlights the growing trend of politicians taking paternity leave, as seen with Madrid's mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, who is also preparing for his first child.
The announcement came as a surprise to many, as Puente had kept details of his personal life, including his relationship with Gregori, relatively private until now. The couple's marriage was publicly acknowledged earlier this year at the Goya Awards gala in Valladolid. The birth of Óscar Puente III not only signifies a personal joy for the minister but also underscores the evolving narratives around fatherhood and work-life balance in Spain's political landscape.
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