Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap election on Monday as Spain faces compounding crises. Corruption allegations involving his inner circle and family members have intensified scrutiny. His wife, Begoña Gómez, and brother, David, face charges, while former party official José Luis Ábalos was sentenced to 24 years in prison.
A migrant surge into Ceuta, a Spanish North African territory, has killed at least 141 people this summer, fueling right-wing opposition. Housing scarcity, worsened by tourism and foreign investment, sparked outrage after the eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal. Although Sánchez' government proposed relief measures, a small Catalan party withdrew support, blocking legislation.
The election represents a pivotal moment for Spain's political direction.
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