Jorge Rodrigo assumes Madrid regional ministry for Environment, Agriculture and Interior
Decree 51/2026 formalised the appointment on 26 October; ministry retains gambling powers
Key Takeaways
- Jorge Rodrigo Domínguez was appointed regional minister on 26 October 2026 by Decree 51/2026.
- The appointment was signed by the regional president and published in the Official Gazette of the Community of Madrid (BOCM).
- Carlos Novillo left the post to join the People's Party candidacy for the general election on 29 November.
- The Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Interior retains the powers to organise and control gambling in the Community of Madrid.
The Community of Madrid appointed Jorge Rodrigo Domínguez as regional minister of Environment, Agriculture and Interior on 26 October 2026 by Decree 51/2026. The change followed the departure of Carlos Novillo, who leaves the post to join the People's Party candidacy for the general election on 29 November.
Appointment and formalisation
The appointment of Jorge Rodrigo Domínguez was signed by the regional president and published in the Official Gazette of the Community of Madrid (BOCM). The decree formalising the change is Decree 51/2026, of 26 October, and records the alteration in the regional Government's structure.
Gambling powers
The Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Interior retains the powers related to the organisation and control of gambling in the Community of Madrid. Its responsibilities continue to include administrative supervision of the sector and the enforcement of regional gambling regulations, functions that now fall to Jorge Rodrigo as head of the department. For details on administrative regulation consult the [regulation](/regulation) section.
The replacement of Novillo by Rodrigo does not change the formal allocation of competences in the regional organisational chart; the BOCM records the continuity of the functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who signed Jorge Rodrigo's appointment and when did it take effect?
The appointment was signed by the regional president and came into effect by Decree 51/2026 on 26 October 2026; it was published in the Official Gazette of the Community of Madrid (BOCM).
Why did Carlos Novillo leave the ministry?
Carlos Novillo left the ministry to join the People's Party candidacy for the general election on 29 November, according to the official handover announcement.
What gambling powers does the ministry retain under Jorge Rodrigo?
The ministry retains competences for the organisation and control of gambling in the Community of Madrid, including administrative supervision of the sector and enforcement of regional gambling regulations.
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