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Spanish Minister Ángel Víctor Torres Recovers After Successful Cancer Surgery

The Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory is expected to resume his duties in two to three weeks following a successful operation in Gran Canaria.

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Torres, durante la Comisión Ejecutiva del PSOE Canarias celebrada en marzo
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Overview

  • Ángel Víctor Torres underwent surgery on April 26, 2025, to treat operable prostate cancer, with official sources confirming the procedure went very well.
  • The operation took place at a hospital in Gran Canaria, and Torres is now recovering satisfactorily.
  • Torres announced his diagnosis of operable prostate cancer on March 23, 2025, during the closing session of the Gran Canaria PSOE congress.
  • His department has projected a recovery timeline of approximately two to three weeks before he returns to his ministerial duties.
  • Torres's public health disclosure and subsequent treatment have been met with strong support from the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and the public.