21 Apr 2019 | 04:11 PM UTC
Spain: General election scheduled for April 28
Spain to hold parliamentary elections on April 28; associated disruptions possible
Event
Spain is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on Sunday, April 28, when all 350 members of parliament in the Congress of Deputies, as well as 208 of 266 seats in the Senate, will be up for election. The main contenders are the People's Party (PP), the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), and the Unidos Podemos. Associated business disruptions on election day cannot be ruled out. Political rallies and protests are possible following the result of the election, though no significant disruptions are expected.
Advice
Individuals in Spain are advised to monitor the situation, avoid any political gatherings as a precaution, anticipate localized disruptions on April 28, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.