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WORLD • SPAIN

Spain’s transport minister resigns after train crash that killed at least 69

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Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente resigned six days after a collision between two high-speed trains killed at least 69 people, according to MercoPress. He also withdrew from his party’s lists for the November 29 snap general election.

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Why it matters

The crash and resignation affect people in Spain and raise questions about transport oversight there. The report identifies no direct effect on U.S. travelers, businesses or markets.