The conservatives have picked up a deputy in the Basque Country, meaning the caretaker PM will need to secure key abstentions or support from another party to retake power
Supporters of independence for the northeastern region have been trying to block the road, which links Spain with France, since Monday
The deal signed between the Socialist Party and Unidas Podemos to form a coalition government is a step forward, but explanations are still required
El Roto cartoon, November 13, 2019
Within two days of Sunday’s repeat election, the Socialist Party and Unidas Podemos struck a deal that they had been unable to agree on for six months
After months of negotiations following the April election, which failed to break the political stalemate, the two party leaders have made an agreement less than 48 hours after Sunday’s vote