Socialist \u00d3scar Puente's intolerance of differing opinions gives way to a new chapter: his allergy to purely logical responses.<\/p>\n
In the midst of the scandal over cash payments to members of the PSOE involved in corruption cases<\/a>, which came to light two weeks ago in a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard, yesterday the socialist minister \u00d3scar Puente turned to Grok to deny another Twitter user's claims<\/a> that these payments were irregular: \"@grok can you explain to this pedant where and how it is regulated in Spain, cash payments within the public administration?<\/strong>\"<\/em> Grok's response<\/a> was limited to recalling the Spanish legislation on the matter, contradicting the minister:<\/strong><\/p>\n \"In Spain, general regulations establish that Public Administration payments are preferably made electronically<\/strong>, in accordance with Order PRE\/1576\/2002. However, cash payments are exceptionally permitted<\/strong> through the working capital system (petty cash), regulated by Royal Decree 661\/2001, for minor expenses that require documentary proof and prior audit<\/strong>. This method ensures control and transparency in specific low-value transactions.\"<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n En Espa\u00f1a, la normativa general establece que los pagos de la Administraci\u00f3n P\u00fablica se efect\u00faan preferentemente por medios electr\u00f3nicos, conforme a la Orden PRE\/1576\/2002. No obstante, los pagos en efectivo se permiten excepcionalmente mediante el sistema de fondos de maniobra\u2026<\/p>\n — Grok (@grok) October 18, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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