Jaume Torralba

Jaume Torralba is the head of the Barcelona regional area of the Agents Rurals, a branch of law enforcement in Catalonia, Spain. He is currently newsworthy due to his involvement in the efforts to contain the spread of African swine fever (ASF), also known as peste porcina africana (PPA) in Spanish. Recent news articles quote him discussing the Generalitat's (Catalan government's) strategy to prevent the disease's propagation. Specifically, he has confirmed the planning and execution of a third ring of barriers designed to block the spread of ASF. He emphasized that this measure is being taken as a precaution, rather than out of immediate necessity. His role is significant because he is a key figure in the implementation of the government's strategy to protect the region's pig population from the devastating effects of ASF, particularly during high-risk periods like Semana Santa (Holy Week).