Spanish singer Omar Montes has constructed a family emergency bunker stocked with canned sardines and ham, according to details highlighted by veteran journalist Jesús Amilibia in a commentary piece published on September 30, 2026.
Writing in his regular national newspaper column, Amilibia sarcastically proposed the creation of an official weekly apocalypse award to help citizens normalize a steady stream of national and international security warnings.
The columnist called on Spanish public institutions, including the Sociological Research Centre led by sociologist José Félix Tezanos, to establish the weekly prize for the most alarming news headlines facing the country.
Celebrity preparations and international drone threats
Amilibia highlighted Montes as one of the few individuals taking practical steps against potential global crises. Montes, a popular Spanish singer and media personality, reportedly built the fortified bunker to protect his family during emergency situations.
The commentary cited recent intelligence reports indicating that the United States Central Intelligence Agency issued warnings regarding potential Russian drone attacks targeting Spain, France, or Italy.
Addressing national defense capabilities, Amilibia observed that Spain does not possess a short-range missile defense shield comparable to Israel's Iron Dome system. He noted that the Spanish government relies on North Atlantic Treaty Organization structures to address aerial threats.
The column also referenced public spending by Moncloa Palace, the official residence and workplace of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid. The presidency allocated 67,000 euros to update security software licenses for official mobile phones to guard against spy tools such as Pegasus.
Political disputes and encampments in Madrid
Turning to domestic politics, Amilibia argued that political leaders attempt to manage public anxiety by allowing media attention to shift rapidly from one crisis to another.
He cited news reports indicating that government officials expressed relief as news cameras departed from recent political controversies. He specifically pointed to coverage surrounding Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city on the North African coast bordering Morocco, where regional president Juan Jesús Vivas and the opposition Popular Party have demanded ongoing attention.
The columnist noted that political attention was also directed against Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the conservative regional president of the Community of Madrid. Critics focused on Ayuso's luxury penthouse apartment as a symbol of housing affordability challenges in the capital.
Amilibia concluded by noting that media cameras and spotlights have now focused on Puerta del Sol, a major public square in central Madrid where demonstrators have set up an active campsite.
