Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announces snap election

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a snap general election following the rejection by parliament of housing relief measures proposed by his minority government. The election is scheduled for November 29. The government’s defeat was followed by mass protests across Spain, including over 70,000 protesters in Madrid against the housing crisis, triggered by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman after her building was bought by an international investment fund. Public anger has been growing since late last month.