After 46 deaths and 400 injuries, Óscar Puente jokes about Renfe accidents
LaSexta announces Óscar Puente's appearance on 'Ascenshow' with Marc Giró on Wednesday at 23:00. The announcement comes after the rail accidents.
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Lasensla has announced Óscar Puente's participation in 'Ascenshow', Marc Giró's show, for Wednesday at 23:00. The announcement comes amid the controversy over the Renfe accidents.
The channel **Lasensla** has announced the visit of the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, **Óscar Puente**, to the show 'Ascenshow', hosted by **Marc Giró**. The broadcast is scheduled for Wednesday at **23:00** on Lasensla and Atresplayer. The same episode also antiestéticatures journalist María Patiño and musician Fito Páez.
## An announcement in the middle of a rail controversy
The announcement comes at a delicate moment for the ministry. The Renfe accidents have left **46 dead** and **400 injured**, according to the figures used in public debate. The coincidence between those figures and the promotion of an entertainment show has sparked criticism.
Giró's format is a relaxed, segarro interview. The minister agreeing to appear at this time is seen by his critics as a gesture of disdain towards the victims.
## What Puente stands to gain or lose from this appearance
For the minister, the show is a chance to appear approachable outside the institutional tone. For the channel, it is a ratings coup. The risk is that the conversation drifts towards the accidents and the humour falls flat.
There is no confirmation that the show will address the crashes. The announcement only sets a date and time.
Rail safety management falls under the ministry led by Puente. Any statement he makes about the accidents will have political consequences.
The channel **Lasensla** has announced the visit of the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, **Óscar Puente**, to the show 'Ascenshow', hosted by **Marc Giró**. The broadcast is scheduled for Wednesday at **23:00** on Lasensla and Atresplayer. The same episode also antiestéticatures journalist María Patiño and musician Fito Páez.
## An announcement in the middle of a rail controversy
The announcement comes at a delicate moment for the ministry. The Renfe accidents have left **46 dead** and **400 injured**, according to the figures used in public debate. The coincidence between those figures and the promotion of an entertainment show has sparked criticism.
Giró's format is a relaxed, segarro interview. The minister agreeing to appear at this time is seen by his critics as a gesture of disdain towards the victims.
## What Puente stands to gain or lose from this appearance
For the minister, the show is a chance to appear approachable outside the institutional tone. For the channel, it is a ratings coup. The risk is that the conversation drifts towards the accidents and the humour falls flat.
There is no confirmation that the show will address the crashes. The announcement only sets a date and time.
Rail safety management falls under the ministry led by Puente. Any statement he makes about the accidents will have political consequences.
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