Bolaños, Spain's 'Super-Minister' Facing Power Criticism

Bolaños, the 'Super-Minister' Who Controls Everything

Félix Bolaños has evolved from Pedro Sánchez’s right-hand man into a de facto 'super-minister', accumulating portfolios in Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Cortes (Parliament). His multifaceted profile has secured loyalty from Moncloa while drawing fierce opposition, who accuse him of acting as a political commissar. Criticism has intensified recently, ranging from allegations that he misled the Supreme Court to controversies over his alleged involvement in moving Francisco Franco’s remains.

The Judicial Front: Lie or Political Defense?

Tensions peaked when Bolaños testified before the Supreme Court. The opposition leaked images they claimed proved he lied. However, government sources argue this was legitimate political self-defense. The controversy highlights the increasing judicialization of politics, where every statement becomes a weapon.

Shadow of Franco’s Exhumation and Guasonic Rumors

Conspiracy circles have circulated theories linking Bolaños to a supposed Guasonic ritual during Franco’s exhumation. Citing historian Alberto Bárcena, some media reported the use of the “ninth ritual of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite” to exact revenge on the dictator. No conclusive evidence exists, but the rumor fuels narratives that the Government uses institutional engineering for sectarian ends. Bolaños has never commented on this.

The Bolaños Style: A Smithers for Mr. Burns

Political commentators often compare Bolaños to Smithers from The Simpsons, serving a Mr. Burns-like Sánchez. This analogy portrays him as a loyal executor willing to do anything for his boss. This image strengthened when Bolaños told the opposition: “We govern, you don’t; you belong in the dock.” This remark encapsulates growing polarization between the Executive and the Judiciary.

For critics, the 'super-minister' exemplifies Sánchez’s concentration of power; for supporters, he is an effective manager in turbulent times. One thing is certain: his figure leaves no one indifferent.