The regional political debate returned to Canal 33 this Wednesday with the program 'Cambia Madrid', hosted by Fernando Rodríguez of Madridiario. Deputies from the four parties represented in the Asamblea de Vallecas –Andrés Navarro (PP), Beatriz Borrás (Más Madrid), Agustín Vinagre (PSOE), and Ana Cuartero (Vox)– analyzed topics of interest to Madrid residents.

One of the central points was the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to the capital, raising concerns regarding transportation and security. While the PP highlighted coordination between Sol and Cibeles for special measures on Metro and buses, the progressive parties expressed their doubts. Beatriz Borrás pointed to the overcrowding of public transport, while Agustín Vinagre criticized the use of the visit as a "gigantic political propaganda operation" by the Community.

Regarding security, the left-wing parties called for greater attention to police force staffing and working conditions, with the PP attributing some responsibility to the central government and the oft-discussed "replacement rate." Ana Cuartero (Vox) advocated for "working together to make these days festive" and to proceed "in peace," setting aside political debate.

Another hot topic was the precautionary suspension by the Audiencia Nacional of the declaration of the Real Casa de Correos as a place of memory. The PP argued for potential reputational damage to the building, currently the seat of the regional government, and recalled the redefinition of the site by former socialist president Joaquín Leguina. From the left, Agustín Vinagre and Beatriz Borrás defended the importance of remembering the repression and torture that occurred there, calling the decision a "smokescreen" by the PP.

The ELA law also generated controversy, with accusations from the left towards the Comunidad de Madrid for an alleged "co-payment" that would reduce aid. The regional executive denied the accusation, attributing it to state regulations. Vox, for its part, stated that "no one" could accuse them of neglecting ELA patients if they were in government, regardless of which administration provided the funds.

Finally, the need to air-condition schools and institutes to combat heatwaves was discussed. The PP defended the investment by the Ministry of Education and the regional plan, while Más Madrid and PSOE-M criticized the inadequacy of the measures and compared it to the spending on the Las Ventas bullring renovation. Vox broadened the debate to well-being in "all spaces," including homes.