Óscar Puente and the concept of political responsibility

An analysis of the three types of responsibility held by public officials: moral, judicial, and political. While moral responsibility is private and judicial responsibility is determined by legal professionals, political responsibility rests with the citizens in a democracy.

The text argues that the phrase “assuming political responsibility” is often used by politicians without substance. True political responsibility typically manifests through resignations or removals driven by public demand following deep disappointment. The piece cites Carlos Mazón, who left the Presidency of the Generalitat Valenciana following the DANA disaster, as an example of citizens exercising this power. It further critiques Spanish Minister of Transport Óscar Puente for his approach to political lessons on social media.