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Train Disaster Undermines Spain's Prime Minister Sánchez Re-election Bid

October 31, 2026

Summary

A second major rail accident this year, caused by traffic control errors, has killed over 100 people and put Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government competence under scrutiny. The disaster clouds his re-election chances weeks before the November 29 general election.

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  • Train Disaster Is a Blow to Spain’s Leader, Already an Election Underdog

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  • Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election

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