Madrid's mayor, José Luis Martínez Almeida, announced the dismissal of the Police Chief Pablo Enrique Rodríguez, who had been under scrutiny for several years due to various scandals. Notably, Rodríguez is currently facing allegations related to the manipulation of police entrance examinations. His tenure was marked by significant controversies, including a serious incident where he failed to inform the mayor that a vehicle he was in had struck a young girl, which led to criticism from the vice mayor Inmaculada Sanz.

In a press conference following a government board meeting, vice mayor Sanz stated that the decision to relieve Rodríguez of his duties was made as "an era was coming to an end." Rodríguez had previously gone on medical leave for over four months, following the backlash from the public and government regarding his handling of crises within the police department. His leadership had been increasingly questioned due to the growing list of allegations and incidents.

The dismissal of Rodríguez not only marks a significant shift in leadership within the Madrid police force but also reflects Almeida’s administration's response to public pressure for accountability in local governance. With pending legal issues for Rodríguez, including the investigation into the alleged manipulation of police entrance exams, this change could potentially open the door for reforms and a re-evaluation of police oversight protocols in Madrid.