Spanish Government Refutes Rumors About Prime Minister's Health and Plans Constitutional Changes

The Spanish political scene has become an arena of intense information warfare after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez publicly denied rumors concerning his health. The head of government firmly refuted claims that he suffers from cardiovascular diseases, describing the entire situation as a 'mud-slinging machine' activated by the opposition parties PP and Vox. Controversy intensified when Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo, an influential MP for the People's Party, formally inquired about the possibility of declassifying the Prime Minister's medical history, arguing that citizens have the right to know if the head of government is fit for office. The reaction to her words was almost immediate and negative not only within the ruling camp but also within the People's Party itself, where clear gestures of embarrassment and distancing from the MP's initiative were observed. The Spanish Constitution of 1978 was the result of a broad national compromise following the death of dictator Francisco Franco, yet for years it has stirred emotions regarding its modernization and the interpretation of individual rights. In the shadow of the debate over the Prime Minister's health, Sánchez's government has taken key steps towards constitutional reform. The Council of State issued an opinion supporting the project to enshrine the right to abortion in the constitution, although the body noted that this requires broader and more substantial changes than initially assumed. This project, although it has little chance of swift approval due to a lack of the required parliamentary majority, constitutes a significant element of the political narrative of the left-wing cabinet. The Prime Minister argues that 'blindaje' (armoring) of this right is essential to protect women's freedom from potential future political changes. Critics, however, point out that this is a purely tactical move aimed at diverting attention from the government's current problems. Another significant event is the announcement of an urgent amendment to two laws, which will allow Manuel García Caparrós to be recognized as a victim of terrorism. Caparrós was killed by police during a demonstration in 1977, and his family has been demanding justice and state accountability for decades. The planned reform aims to equalize compensation for all victims of terrorism and state violence from the period of the struggle for regional autonomy. The Ministry of the Interior declared full readiness for legal changes, which was welcomed by groups dealing with historical memory. Restoring the memory of victims from the transition period remains one of the most divisive, yet fundamental, processes in modern Spanish democracy, combining legal aspects with a moral reckoning with the past.