Far right surges as crises threaten Sanchez: Could Vox lead Spain?

Madrid, Spain – “What I really hate about [Prime Minister Pedro] Sanchez is how keen he is to allow more migrants into our country,” said Alberto Munoz, who wears the red and gold wristband of Vox party supporters.The 24-year-old computer programmer from Barcelona is among a growing group of young Spanish people who are attracted to the far-right, anti-immigration party.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Spain calls snap election amid housing crisislist 2 of 4How will Spain’s housing crisis affect elections?list 3 of 4Graffiti artist honours Spain’s housing rights figure ‘Maricarmen’list 4 of 4Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed statusend of listEight years ago, Vox was a tiny party on the fringes of Spanish politics. But polls suggested it is getting closer to power as Spain heads to snap elections on November 29.To reach a parliamentary majority, 176 seats are needed. According to a recent survey by the leading centre-left newspaper El Pais, the conservative People’s Party (PP) and Vox – whose support is predicted to double from the last elections in 2023 – would secure 198 seats. If the PP forms a coalition with Vox, it would be the first time th...