El Ministro de Política Territorial y Administración Pública, Ángel Víctor Torres, announced on Sunday that he is suffering from cancer and will temporarily leave politics to focus on his treatment. In response to this news, the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and other government members expressed words of affection and support for their colleague.
«Ángel Víctor Torres is one of the most brilliant and dedicated public officials I have ever met. But above all, he is a generous and caring person, with great human qualities.
Some words of affection came from the First Vice President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, who expressed her love for «an exemplary public servant, a loyal companion, and a friend.» «Spain is fortunate to have a minister of Ángel Víctor Torres’ caliber,» she said.
The Minister of Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Courts, Félix Bolaños, sent a message along with a hug: «You will be back, working for all citizens as you always have. Take care of yourself, we need you.»
Similarly, José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, expressed, «Much willingness, much strength, and much affection, Ángel Víctor. We are waiting for you soon. We are all with you.»
Likewise, the Minister of Equality, Ana Redondo, sent a «huge» hug to Torres. «Lots of strength and all my support for a quick recovery. We are waiting for you,» she said in X.
Furthermore, the Minister of Science, Innovation, and Universities, Diana Morant, used social media to address «dear» Torres. «Lots of strength and encouragement. You are loved and admired,» she said.
«Much willingness, dear Ángel Víctor Torres. I hope you return soon and completely. We all need your good work, friendship, and companionship. We love you strongly and are waiting for your return. All the strength and love,» said Jordi here, the Minister of Industry and Tourism.
On the other hand, the Minister of Education, Vocational Training, and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, sent a «huge» hug to Torres and conveyed «all the strength.» «You know you have my support and all the strength I can send. See you very soon. A big hug,» she shared.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Agenda, Isabel Rodríguez, also used X to share some words of affection. «We are waiting for you soon, comrade,» she said. Subsequently, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union, and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, transferred his affection to his colleague Ángel Víctor Torres. «Lots of encouragement, lots of strength, and lots of affection. We are waiting for you soon. We are all with you,» he posted in X.
Additionally, the President of the Government of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, showed his support, as well as «lots of encouragement and strength.» «As I have told you several times in recent weeks, lots of willingness and lots of strength,» said the regional president through his official account «X». «I am convinced that you will have a speedy recovery,» added Fernando Clavijo.
Furthermore, the former Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Commerce and spokesperson for the PSOE in the Madrid City Council, Reyes Maroto, posted a message in X emphasizing that «everything will work out.» «Lots of encouragement,» she added.
On the other hand, the first to speak from the PP side was the President of the Executive Board of Extremadura, María Guardiola, who sent Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, «Strength» and wishes for a «speedy recovery,» following his announcement that he had been diagnosed with cancer.
«All the best to Minister Ángel Víctor Torres in this difficult time,» said the President of Extremadura in a message posted on her social networks, in which she pointed out that «health comes first.»
Torres has confirmed that he is temporarily leaving politics to focus on his treatment. The Minister himself explained that he will undergo surgery at the end of April.
«In recent days, some concerned colleagues called me because rumors had surfaced about my health, and I want to share here, this is my home, I naturally did it with my friends, with my family, that, yes, I did some medical tests that culminated in a cancer diagnosis,» Torres reported during the PSU Congress.
The minister explained that he has «cancerous tumors to be treated, but they are operable,» and he already has a surgery date at the end of April. «Things will be fine, I will remain active, and we will come back stronger,» he said.
Later, in X, he mentioned that «there are towers for a period» and suggested that «there are things that can only be said when you feel close to family.» «Thank you for the support and love. I will continue with my responsibilities until the doctors tell me otherwise.
