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Former PSOE spokesperson Montse Mínguez has resigned from her position following reports concerning real estate dealings involving her partner. Her departure is causing significant turmoil within the Socialist party, prompting re-evaluation of its strategy ahead of the upcoming November 29th general elections. Rebeca Torró has been appointed as the new Organizational Secretary of the PSOE. The intricate negotiations among left-wing parties for electoral alliances have seen mixed results. Frente Amplio and Podemos have largely failed to reach comprehensive agreements for joint candidacies in key regions like the Canary Islands and the Valencian Community, opting to run separately. However, the PSOE and Frente Amplio did manage to form joint lists for the Senate, aiming to challenge the People's Party's majority. Separately, authorities have issued new warnings for torrential rains and storms across Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands. In other news, the Supreme Court has ruled against companies that sought to limit the legally mandated five-day leave for caring for seriously ill family members.

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Montse Mínguez has resigned as spokesperson for the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) following reports of real estate dealings involving her partner. Her departure is reportedly causing turmoil within the party and is forcing the PSOE to re-evaluate its strategy ahead of the November 29th general elections. Rebeca Torró has been appointed as the new Organizational Secretary of the PSOE.

20minutos: Montse Mínguez's departure shakes PSOE

The resignation of Montse Mínguez is causing turmoil within the PSOE, linked to real estate dealings involving her partner.

El Confidencial: Mínguez's Departure Over Real Estate Controversy Affects Sánchez's Federal…

Montse Mínguez's resignation due to an inflammatory real estate issue has impacted the Socialist party's Federal Committee, with Rebeca Torró appointed as the new spokesperson.

El Mundo: Elections: Montse Mínguez's fall over "30 floors" forces PSOE to redefine…

Montse Mínguez's resignation, reportedly due to pressure related to "30 floors," is forcing the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) to re-evaluate its strategy ahead of the November 29th general elections.

elDiario.es: PSOE Spokesperson Montse Mínguez Resigns Amidst Real Estate Business Information

Montse Mínguez has resigned as spokesperson for the PSOE following reports concerning real estate businesses involving her partner.

Left-wing electoral alliances in Spain are facing continued challenges, with Frente Amplio and Podemos failing to agree on joint candidacies in the Canary Islands and the Valencian Community, indicating they will run separately in these regions. However, the PSOE and Frente Amplio have successfully reached an agreement to present joint lists for the Senate in the upcoming elections.

elDiario.es: Frente Amplio and Podemos Fail in Negotiations, Will Run Separately in…

The Frente Amplio and Podemos parties have failed to reach an agreement for joint candidacies in the Canary Islands and the Valencian Community, indicating a breakdown in their negotiation efforts for upcoming elections.

elDiario.es: PSOE and Frente Amplio Reach Agreement for Joint Senate Candidacies

The PSOE and Frente Amplio have reached an agreement to present joint lists for the Senate in the upcoming elections.

20minutos: Sánchez rallies PSOE as left fractures

Sánchez held a rally with the PSOE while Frente Amplio and Podemos finalized their split with separate events.

20minutos: PSOE and Frente Amplio form joint Senate lists

The PSOE and Frente Amplio are presenting joint lists for the Senate on November 29th to challenge the PP's majority, excluding Catalonia and the Canary Islands.

20minutos: Left fails unity bid: Frente Amplio and Podemos only together in two regions

The left-wing parties Frente Amplio and Podemos have failed to unite, agreeing to run together only in the Canary Islands and the Valencian Community.

El Confidencial: Left-Wing Parties to Run on Two Separate Lists After Podemos and Frente Amplio…

The Spanish left-wing parties will contest the elections on two separate slates due to a dispute between Podemos and Frente Amplio.

La Vanguardia: Left-Wing Alternative Parties Fail to Unite for Elections

Alternative left-wing parties have failed to form a united front for the upcoming November 29th elections, with Podemos and Frente Amplio deciding to run separately in Madrid and Catalonia.

Authorities have issued alerts for torrential rains and storms expected to affect Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands, with the Aemet weather agency providing ongoing updates.

La Vanguardia: Torrential Rain Warning for Catalonia, Valencia, and Balearic Islands

Authorities have issued alerts for torrential rains and storms affecting Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands, with the Aemet weather agency providing the latest updates.

The Supreme Court has ruled against companies attempting to limit the legally mandated five-day leave for employees caring for seriously ill family members.

elDiario.es: Supreme Court Rejects Companies Limiting Five-Day Care Leave for Serious…

The Supreme Court has ruled against companies that attempt to limit the legally mandated five-day leave for caring for seriously ill family members.

Real Madrid has called for the immediate resignation of La Liga president Javier Tebas, accusing him of comparing the club to Nazism.

elDiario.es: Real Madrid Demands Immediate Resignation of Javier Tebas

Real Madrid has called for the immediate resignation of La Liga president Javier Tebas, accusing him of comparing the club to Nazism.

Recent election polls indicate that the conservative People's Party (PP) and the far-right Vox together hold a 15-point advantage over the progressive bloc, while left-wing parties continue their negotiations.

elDiario.es: Election Polls Show PP and Vox Leading Progressive Bloc by 15 Points

Recent election polls indicate that the PP and Vox together have a 15-point advantage over the progressive bloc, while the left continues negotiations.

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the People's Party, has stated his preparedness for significant unrest if he assumes the role of Prime Minister and is distancing himself from major unions.

El Confidencial: Feijóo Ready for Streets to 'Burn' if He Reaches Moncloa; Distances Himself…

Alberto Núñez Feijóo has stated he is prepared for significant unrest if he becomes Prime Minister and is distancing himself from the CCOO and UGT unions.

A censored report from Spain's National Intelligence Center (CNI) to a judge warned of an impending assault, urging immediate escalation to higher authorities.

El Confidencial: The CNI's Censored Report to the Judge: An Imminent Assault Was Warned…

A censored report from Spain's National Intelligence Center (CNI) to a judge warned of an impending assault, urging immediate escalation to higher authorities.

The cleanup of Madrid's Metro Sol station is proving challenging, with regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso stating that disinfection can only occur if the ongoing encampment is removed.

El Mundo: Madrid: Metro Sol impossible cleanup by Ayuso: "Only disinfection is possible…

The cleanup of Madrid's Metro Sol station is proving difficult, with regional president Ayuso stating that disinfection can only occur if the ongoing encampment is removed.

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