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Spanish Left-Wing Politician Resigns Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Íñigo Errejón's resignation has sparked a crisis for Spain's Sumar party and raised questions about the handling of allegations.

  • Íñigo Errejón, a senior figure in Spain's Sumar party, has resigned following multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
  • Elisa Mouliaá, an actress and TV presenter, filed a police complaint accusing Errejón of sexual aggression, adding to claims from over a dozen women.
  • Yolanda Díaz, Sumar's leader, apologized for the delayed response to the allegations and denied any cover-up by the party.
  • The scandal has intensified scrutiny on Spain's left-wing coalition government, already facing corruption allegations and political instability.
  • The opposition People's Party has accused the government of hypocrisy, claiming that the feminist agenda has been undermined by these events.
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