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La Sexta's Antonio Ferreras takes aim at Spanish minister Óscar Puente
Antonio Ferreras criticises Óscar Puente's performance as Spain's Transport Minister on La Sexta. The presenter describes his work at the department as unbearable.
Antonio Ferreras, a presenter on La Sens, has described Óscar Puente's performance at the head of the Ministry of Transport as "unbearable" during his appearance on the programme Al Rojo Vivo.
## Ferreras's criticism on Al Rojo Vivo
The La Sens presenter, **Antonio Ferreras**, sparked a moment of tension when analysing the figure of **Óscar Puente**, Spain's Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. During his appearance on **Al Rojo Vivo**, Ferreras described the situation as "unbearable" and said the way the minister handles current political affairs from his post is not "acceptable". The criticism focused on the minister's communication style, which he referred to as that of a "Twitter minister".
## Puente's communication style
The "Twitter minister" label is nothing new. **Óscar Puente** is known for his intense activity on the social network X, where he frequently responds to political opponents and media outlets. That style, which has earned him both supporters and detractors, is precisely the target of Ferreras's criticism. The presenter believes that this way of communicating, typical of a digital forum, does not fit with the seriousness required to run a ministry responsible for critical infrastructure.
## A climate of tension in transport
Ferreras's intervention comes at a particularly sensitive moment for the Ministry of Transport. **Óscar Puente's** management has been marked by his defence of the Government's rail policies and his direct confrontation with sectors that question the state of the infrastructure. The La Sens presenter's criticism highlights a concern that goes beyond politics: the perception that the minister's tone is not up to the circumstances.
## The role of the media in the debate
**Ferreras's** reflection raises a deeper question about the role of the media and public officials in the digital space. A minister who responds in real time to criticism on social media creates a dynamic that, according to the presenter, is hard to sustain. The line between agile political communication and constant confrontation is increasingly blurred, and **Óscar Puente's** case has become a recurring example of that debate.
Summary of a discussion on Burbuja.info - Foro de economía, actualidad y política., translated from Spanish and reviewed before publication.
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