US EditionTens of Thousands Call for Government Resignation in Spain
Organized by the People's Party, about 40,000 protesters called for early elections amid multiple judicial investigations into pandemic contract corruption and political mismanagement.
- Over 75,000 demonstrators gathered at Madrid's Templo de Debod on November 30 to protest against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, following corruption arrests related to former minister José Luis Ábalos.
- Protesters demanded immediate general elections, claiming Sánchez's government has lost legitimacy due to ongoing judicial investigations and allegations of systemic mismanagement.
- Attendees criticized Sánchez for political mismanagement and alliances with separatist parties, citing these issues as evidence of a government prioritizing survival over effective governance.
- Sánchez rejected calls for a snap election, framing the accusations as politically motivated, while the Popular Party vowed to continue pressing for elections, reflecting growing public frustration.
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The Spanish government has been dragged down by allegations of corruption for almost two years. On Sunday, thousands of protesters gathered in Madrid - with one demand.
Sánchez in crisis: Massive rally demands early elections
Over 75,000 demonstrators gathered at Madrid’s Templo de Debod on November 30 after Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the Partido Popular (PP), called citizens to protest against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The rally followed high-profile corruption arrests, including former minister José Luis Ábalos and his adviser, linked to alleged irregular contracts. Organisers framed the demonstration as a… Source
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in the Spanish capital, Madrid, today to demand the departure of Prime Minister Sánchez. The demonstrators accuse the current government of corruption and are calling for new elections. The demonstration was organized by the right-wing Partido Popular (PP). According to the party, some 80,000 people participated in the protest; Spanish authorities estimate the number to be 40,000. This is the seven…
The opposition met in Madrid to demand early elections after the prison of José Luis Ábalos and his advisor; Feijóo pressured the government’s parliamentary partners, while Ayuso warned about a country “walking toward dictatorship”
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is under pressure: several confidants are being detained under suspicion of corruption, investigations are being conducted against his wife and brother. Tens of thousands demanded the resignation of the socialist on Sunday.
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