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Should EL PAÍS have published the cockpit recordings before the URDA accident?

The newspaper El País faces criticism for publishing cockpit recordings from flight URDA days prior to the incident. Some readers express disagreement with the journalistic approach adopted, questioning whether the disclosure was appropriate or responsible.

Should EL PAÍS have published the cockpit recordings before the URDA accident?

The newspaper EL PAÍS recently published a section titled "Las piezas del puzle", which includes cockpit recordings of aircraft URDA obtained prior to the aviation incident that occurred on November 8, 2026.

The article's cover appears on the official page of the newspaper and is available on its website: https://elpais.com/defensor-a-del-lector/2026-11-08/las-piezas-del-puzle.html.

The content focuses on recordings obtained before the accident, which show conversations between air traffic control personnel. The text does not specify whether these recordings were authorized by competent authorities nor details the exact source of the files.

Some readers have expressed disagreement with the publication, arguing that revealing sensitive contents without adequate context could compromise ongoing investigations or put future operational safety at risk.

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