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Why is Báñez's death significant?

Fátima Báñez's death as a former employment minister and head of Spain's main business group (CEOE) elevates the profile of this tragedy. Her prominence means the incident will attract greater scrutiny, potentially leading to more intense investigations and calls for accountability regarding rail safety and infrastructure.

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