This writer has many reasons, infinitely more than Pablo Iglesias, Ione Belarra or Gabriel Rufián, to admire Margarita Robles. Even as Minister of Defense. Unlike Aitor Esteban, he continues to see the progressive judge who imprinted character on justice. He continues to see women as consistent in their respect for the Constitution. He continues to see the brave woman telling the truth about the boatman. And the truth about who should be investigated by the secret services. In addition, he knows how to lead colonels and generals, which requires discipline, dexterity and power to say that of Carme Chacón: "Captain, send signatures."

These arts were surpassed yesterday in announcing the cessation of Paz Esteban at the head of the CNI: he was able to lead the center from the direction of Sanz Roldán to that of Esperanza Casteleiro without going by the name of Mrs. Esteban . It was as if it didn't exist. And if it didn't exist, it wouldn't have to stop. Casteleiro appeared in charge by magic or in terms of the mystery of the Incarnation, the crisis passed through Esteban's glass without breaking or staining it. Who spoke of cessation? Who has spoken, above all, of dismissal? It's just a step forward. What the CNI needs are resources. What the central government has done is a commitment to technological modernity. It reminded me of Zapatero's apology for dismissing César Antonio Molina as minister: "In Culture we need someone with glamor."

To be fair to the critics, the art of receiving the news should also be highlighted. The right would not miss the opportunity to make a homeland and Feijóo knew how to take advantage of it. On the other side, partially triumphant secessionism was enough to show satisfaction: it is more profitable to oppose and keep open the aggression of the evil state, although Paz Esteban was not stopped by the straw in his eyes. of the Catalans, but by the beam in the eyes of the president and a couple of ministers. In other words, the war can continue with an Oriol Junqueras who commands and marks doctrine: he wants "guarantees that it will not happen again". Oriol said it, round point: this is the speech of Podem. And tonight, the minister woke up startled by what she had at the foot of the bed: Belarra and Rufián smiled at her with a beatific "take care of your sleep, Margarita".

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