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Rueda Defends Galicia Care-Home Shutdowns, Announces €88 Million for Dependency Care and School-Meal Aid

Opposition leaders demand the social-policy chief’s removal over life‑threatening failings cited by labor inspectors.

Overview

  • Labor inspections reported severe deficiencies and “mortal risk,” prompting Guardia Civil–enforced closures at private elder residences in Amoeiro and later Xinzo de Limia.
  • President Alfonso Rueda said the Xunta conducted multiple checks, issued unmet improvement orders, and then ordered immediate closures with all residents reallocated to public places.
  • BNG leader Ana Pontón alleged malnutrition and neglect, demanded the dismissal of Social Policy conselleira Fabiola García, and called for the inspection reports to be made public.
  • Rueda outlined 2026 budget measures including €88 million to cover more than 20,000 newly registered dependents and a €3 million voucher program providing €100–€150 for school meals based on household income.
  • Rueda reiterated that the State owes Galicia €2.5 billion under the Dependency Law, a claim PSdeG’s José Ramón Gómez Besteiro challenged him to document or pursue in court.