Spain's PM Sanchez calls snap general election in July

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez appears after he casts his vote at a polling station during Regional elections, in Madrid, Spain, May 28, 2023. REUTERS/Juan Medina

MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said he would dissolve parliament and the country would hold an early general election on July 23 following the results of Sunday's local elections.

(Reporting by David Latona; editing by Andrei Khalip)