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Spain's transport minister resigns after train crash

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Day 2 · Politics · Madrid, Spain

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crash

Óscar Puente resigned six days after a Toledo collision that killed at least 69.

Why it matters: Pressure builds on the government.

Sources: PBS NewsHour, CNN via Wikipedia, MercoPress · See it on the globe

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Day 1 · Politics · Madrid, Spain

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crash

Transport Minister Óscar Puente resigned after the Oct. 28 crash that killed 69 and withdrew from the Nov. 29 election. Government adopted new rail safety measures.

Why it matters: It follows Spain's second major rail disaster this year.

Sources: BBC News, PBS NewsHour, The Guardian · See it on the globe

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