The Minister of Culture has opted not to comment on the director of the Instituto Cervantes's recent criticisms directed at Santiago Muñoz Machado. Despite the apparent tensions, the minister has highlighted his full backing for the work carried out by the cultural institution. During a press conference, he focused on highlighting the Cervantes Institute's recent achievements and underscored the importance of continuing to support its mission to promote the Spanish language and culture internationally. The omission of a specific pronouncement regarding the director's statements seems to seek to avoid an escalation of internal confrontations.
On the other hand, the minister's explicit support for Cervantes is interpreted as a gesture of confidence in its current administration and strategic objectives. At the institutional level, the commitment to strengthen global cultural ties and to expand the influence of Spanish in the world has been reaffirmed. This institutional support seeks to ensure an environment of stability and continuity in the Cervantes Institute's projects, amid public criticisms that could indicate internal divisions in the country's cultural administration.
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