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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Alberto Núñez Feijóo has confirmed that his People’s Party is in talks with Vox to secure the three-fifths majority required to control the Senate and the Constitutional Court. The parties are six seats short of the total, a gap the PP hopes to bridge despite a new left-wing coalition. The aim is to prevent 'Sanchismo' from holding the upper house, a move the PP describes as an act of state.
Storm Adam has killed four people, three in Valencia and one in Andalusia, following rainfall that triggered thousands of rescues. The storm hit as citrus and avocado farmers were beginning their harvest; the regional agricultural sector now expects the crops are largely lost. In Catalonia, the Generalitat is facing criticism for its response time after issuing five emergency alerts in 75 hours.
The judiciary has concluded that Iván Espinosa de los Monteros defrauded the tax agency during a luxury real estate deal. Elsewhere, the machinery of the upcoming elections has begun to turn: six government delegates resigned to join the PSOE lists, while Health Minister Mónica García has stepped away from a national coalition to focus on regional campaigning. In Andalusia, the regional government has withdrawn aid to NGOs assisting immigrants, citing a 'national priority' directive from Vox.
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Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the People's Party (PP), has confirmed that his party is in negotiations with Vox to secure a majority in the Senate. This move is aimed at preventing the current government from controlling the upper house and potentially influencing the Constitutional Court. The parties are reportedly six seats shy of achieving total control.
elDiario.es:
Feijóo Confirms Negotiations with Vox for Senate Majority
PP leader Feijóo has confirmed ongoing negotiations with Vox to secure a majority in the Senate that would allow them to control the Constitutional Court.
20minutos:
PP and Vox Seek Formula to Prevent 'Sanchismo' Controlling Senate
PP leader Feijoo confirms ongoing talks with Vox to secure a three-fifths majority in the Senate, aiming to prevent the current government from controlling the upper house, while emphasizing the PP's "sense of state."
El Mundo:
29-N: PP and Vox are 6 seats away from total Senate control after left-wing…
The PP and Vox parties are close to securing total control of the Senate, falling just six seats short due to the formation of a left-wing coalition.
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Storm Adam has resulted in four fatalities, with three deaths in Valencia and one in Andalusia. The severe weather has led to thousands of rescues and historic rainfall, also causing significant damage to citrus, avocado, and other vegetable crops in the Valencian agricultural sector. Despite a downgraded alert, incidents persist, including the rescue of 13 people from a flooded tunnel.
La Vanguardia:
Storm 'Adam' leaves four dead: three in Valencia and one in Andalusia
The severe storm named 'Adam' has resulted in four fatalities, with three deaths reported in Valencia and one in Andalusia, due to its impact.
elDiario.es:
Dana Adam Storm: Four Deaths and Thousands Rescued in Historic Rainfall
The 'Dana Adam' storm has caused four deaths and thousands of rescues, with historic rainfall recorded, leaving many people lost.
20minutos:
Storm DANA Devastates Citrus and Avocado Crops in Valencia
The DANA storm has severely impacted the Valencian agricultural sector, particularly citrus fruits, avocados, and vegetables, during their harvest season, with significant crop loss anticipated.
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Storm DANA Causes Incidents; 13 Rescued from Flooded Tunnel
Despite the Aemet downgrading the storm alert for DANA to "low danger," numerous incidents persist, including the rescue of 13 people from a flooded tunnel.
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The judicial system has reached a conclusion that Iván Espinosa de los Monteros, a former politician and real estate developer, defrauded the tax agency (Hacienda) in connection with a luxury real estate transaction.
elDiario.es:
Justice Concludes Espinosa de los Monteros Defrauded Hacienda
The judicial system has concluded that Espinosa de los Monteros defrauded the tax agency (Hacienda) in a luxury real estate transaction.
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Mónica García, who currently serves as Minister of Health, has stepped down from the lists of the broad front to dedicate her efforts to the upcoming regional elections.
elDiario.es:
Mónica García Renounces Broad Front Lists to Focus on Regional Elections
Mónica García has stepped down from the lists of the broad front to concentrate on the upcoming regional elections.
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Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, intends to temporarily move her office due to a campsite established in Sol square. She also stated that 'there will be no peace in the streets,' referencing a warning from the left-wing opposition.
elDiario.es:
Ayuso Plans to Temporarily Move Office Due to Sol Campsite
Madrid's regional president, Ayuso, intends to move her office temporarily due to a campsite set up in Sol square.
El Mundo:
Madrid: Ayuso states 'there will be no peace in the streets', as warned by the…
Madrid's regional president, Ayuso, has declared that peace will not be achieved in the streets, referencing a warning she received from the left-wing opposition.
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The government of Andalusia, led by Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla, has withdrawn initial aid previously allocated to NGOs that assist immigrants. This decision follows a 'national priority' directive from Vox.
elDiario.es:
Moreno Government Withdraws Aid to NGOs Helping Immigrants
The government led by Moreno has withdrawn initial aid to NGOs that assist immigrants, following a 'national priority' directive from Vox.
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Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain, has cancelled an event in Toledo due to internal party decisions at Ferraz that have impacted the PSOE's candidate lists.
elDiario.es:
PSOE's Pedro Sanchez Cancels Toledo Event Due to Internal Party Issues
Pedro Sanchez has suspended an event in Toledo because internal party decisions at Ferraz have impacted PSOE candidate lists.
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Six government delegates, including Pilar Bernabé and Adriana Lastra, have resigned from their positions to run on the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE)'s electoral lists. Roger Llanes is expected to replace Bernabé in Valencia.
20minutos:
Six Government Delegates Resign to Join PSOE Election Lists
Six government delegates, including Pilar Bernabé and Adriana Lastra, have resigned to run on the PSOE's electoral lists, with Roger Llanes set to replace Bernabé in Valencia.
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Lieutenant General Ivorra has stated that the return of high-intensity conflicts makes investment in defense not merely an option, but an essential necessity for the country.
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General Ivorra: High-Intensity Conflicts Have Returned, Defense Investment is…
Lieutenant General Ivorra states that high-intensity conflicts are back, making investment in defense no longer an option but a necessity.
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Catalunya is experiencing significant traffic jams and train service interruptions, causing widespread travel delays. The regional government (Generalitat) is also facing criticism for alleged inaction between 2024 and 2026, despite issuing numerous alerts and holding meetings.
La Vanguardia:
Traffic and train disruptions in Catalunya
There are significant traffic jams and train service interruptions affecting Barcelona and Catalunya, causing widespread travel delays.
El Mundo:
From 2024 to 2026: The Generalitat, with inaction and 5 ES-Alerts and 10…
The regional government of Catalonia (Generalitat) is criticized for its inaction between 2024 and 2026, despite issuing five ES-Alerts and holding ten meetings within 75 hours.
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