Helena Anillo's 'Andorring Dead' Satirizes Storms, Borders, and Elections

Helena Anillo, Altaveu commentator, has extended her satirical takes on Andorran life with a third vignette amid ongoing storms, border closures, and political maneuvering.

Her latest piece, "Andorring Dead," published on 15 February 2026, envisions an Andorran twist on *The Walking Dead*'s final season. It plays on looming elections, with the Consell General facing potential dissolution in September and polls in December.

This follows her earlier jabs. On 13 February, "Espot O'Hara" urged Head of Government Xavier Espot to dress as Scarlett O'Hara from *Gone with the Wind* for Carnival, amid yellow alerts for snow and wind, station closures, and CG-1 incidents like trees toppling onto cars.

The next day, "Sant Valentí sense sortida" recast Valentine's Day border uncertainty—France limiting light vehicles from 10am—as a stress-free excuse to stay home. Arcalís and high elevations of other resorts closed, while road cuts, overgrown trees, and skier-packed buses fueled complaints.

France has since reopened then reclosed access, restricting entry from 8pm on 15 February until further notice. Schools in Andorra la Vella and Escaldes cancelled Carnival parades; Lladós officials hoped the RN-20 closure would spare major job losses. Carnival events pressed on despite sub-zero conditions.

Anillo's vignettes capture public exasperation over weather chaos disrupting travel, holidays, and festivities. Trending issues include shock in the "Pujol case" over alleged fictitious Banca Reig and Andbank accounts; a two-cubic-metre rockfall in Carrer dels Barrers; CG-1 traffic jams from a fallen tree; overcrowded ski buses; and new tensions like a Grau Roig skier clash and Pas de la Casa shopkeepers venturing to L'Hospitalet for customers amid bus disruptions.

Authorities monitor conditions, with snow reserves doubled from January due to 200% precipitation anomalies. No further border or election updates were available as of the latest reports.