The Day of the Madrid Building Collapse and the Israel Arms Embargo

Spanish media on October 8 continued to focus extensively on the Madrid building collapse, with early morning reports confirming four fatalities and the conclusion of rescue efforts. Details emerged about the building's history, including "unfavorable" technical inspections and Saudi ownership. Concurrently, the Koldo corruption scandal remained prominent, with Feijóo announcing Sánchez would be summoned to the Senate commission, leading to a heated exchange. By early afternoon, editorial focus shifted to Podemos' decision to vote in favor of the arms embargo on Israel, ensuring its validation in Congress. In the late afternoon, the government secured key votes, including the arms embargo on Israel and the Mobility Law, with the support of Podemos.