Abascal criticizes official mourning and calls for action against terrorism

Published on May 09, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

Santiago Abascal has spoken out about the decree of official mourning for the Civil Guards who died in the line of duty. The leader of Vox stated that respect for the victims should not translate into institutional silence. Abascal criticized the Government's stance, arguing that recognition must be accompanied by strong actions against insecurity and terrorism, not just symbolic gestures.

Santiago Abascal, with a stern expression, points to a sign against terrorism. In the background, flags of Spain and the Civil Guard.

Development of algorithms to detect threats in real time 🤖

In the technological field, work is being done on artificial intelligence systems for citizen security. These algorithms analyze behavior patterns in real time, identifying potential threats before they materialize. Implementing these systems in security forces requires a solid database and continuous training. The goal is to reduce response times and increase accuracy in detecting criminal activities, minimizing risks for agents and the civilian population.

Official mourning doesn't pay for the patrol car's gas 🚔

While politicians debate decrees of mourning and minutes of silence, officers on the street wonder if institutional respect fills the patrol car's tank. Because it's all well and good to fly flags at half-mast, but it wouldn't hurt to have a bulletproof vest that doesn't expire before the yogurt in the fridge. In the end, the best tribute to a fallen officer is that their partner doesn't have to call a taxi to respond to a call.