Not jamón it: Spanish minister’s eat less meat plea meets resistance

The Guardian

By Sam Jones

July 8 , 2021

To many Spaniards it was a sensible, responsible and rather overdue suggestion. But to others it was as heretical as a well-done steak, a lean slice of jamón or a barbecue of nothing but assorted veg.

This week Spain’s consumer affairs minister, Alberto Garzón, launched a campaign inviting people to consider reducing their meat consumption for the good of their health and the planet.

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