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🇪🇸 El País
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Manuel Escudero, president of the Avanza Foundation, the PSOE's think tank, dies

Manuel Escudero, the 79-year-old president of the Socialist Party's think tank, Avanza Foundation, has passed away, prompting tributes from party members including Pedro Sánchez.

Mar 23 • 08:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The PSOE and the Territorial Price of Power

The article discusses the challenges faced by Spain's Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) regarding its electoral viability across the country's diverse regions.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The PSOE holds its breath ahead of the Andalusian elections after the 'sweet defeat' in Castilla and León

The PSOE is cautiously optimistic following a modest success in Castilla and León, as they prepare for the crucial upcoming Andalusian elections.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The electoral defeats of PSOE: claims to be the 'champion of public services' in regions where it reduces its funding due to the questioned pact with Junqueras by the IMF

The PSOE party claims to champion public services in regions like Castilla y León, despite implementing funding reductions that contradict their campaign messages.

Mar 22 • 01:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The division in the left strains La Moncloa: "We cannot afford to throw votes away"

The Spanish Socialists are concerned about the fragmentation in the left-wing bloc ahead of upcoming elections, fearing it may lead to lost votes.

Mar 21 • 23:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Sumar reaffirms itself after its 'table slam': 'The PSOE thought we would swallow it and we have stood our ground'

Political tensions rise as Sumar asserts its position within the coalition government following a dramatic Cabinet meeting where significant decisions were made under threat of resignation.

Mar 21 • 21:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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Sumar claims its protest in the Council of Ministers: 'Without us, there is no progressive government, only turns to the right'

Sumar's leader criticized the PSOE for failing to prioritize housing measures and emphasized their importance for a progressive coalition government in Spain.

Mar 21 • 11:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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Sumar raises the great challenge for housing after remaining sidelined in the Government and in the midst of a reorganization of its political space

Sumar pressures the PSOE to extend rental contracts, uniting the left in a critical moment for the Spanish coalition government.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The eternal (and corrupt) traffic jam of the Centenary Bridge: it was born small and its expansion, 'bitten' by Koldo and company, is stalled and without a date

The article reveals corruption linked to the stalled expansion of the Centenary Bridge in Seville, implicating former PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán and associates in a scheme to siphon funds from the construction contract.

Mar 20 • 23:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Why doesn’t Sumar leave the Government to stop its electoral decline?

The article discusses Sumar's decision to remain in the Spanish government despite internal conflicts and public criticisms, particularly regarding housing policies and tensions with the PSOE.

Mar 20 • 21:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The rebellion of the Extremadura PSOE forces Sánchez to renounce his candidate: "We will not allow more impositions"

The PSOE leadership faces pushback from regional members in Extremadura, resulting in the withdrawal of a candidate for the secretary-general position.

Mar 19 • 21:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The PSOE denounces David Pérez, the 'party pooper' councilor of Madrid, for alleged abuse of power

The PSOE party has filed a complaint against Madrid's councilor David Pérez for allegedly abusing his power in denying a cultural center for a community event while approving it for a rival party.

Mar 19 • 09:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The PP of Ayuso applauds Ana Millán before the PSOE and Más Madrid, who do not accept the filing of her case: "Justice is not pursuing her, the left is pursuing her"

The Popular Party in Madrid celebrated Ana Millán after the filing of corruption allegations against her, while opposition parties continue to criticize her, alleging political motivations behind the attacks.

Mar 19 • 09:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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Ayuso and the Opposition Reunite in the Assembly with the Electoral Hangover from Castilla y León

Isabel Díaz Ayuso met with opposition leaders in the Assembly of Madrid following the electoral results of Castilla y León, where the PP emerged victorious but the PSOE performed better than expected.

Mar 19 • 08:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Aldama delivers the envelope to the judge and reiterates that the PSOE was financed illegally

Businessman Víctor de Aldama claims to have delivered evidence of illegal financing of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) to the National Court, linking it to a Venezuelan state oil company transaction.

Mar 18 • 12:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The CIS of Tezanos reduces the distance of PSOE over PP by two points and registers a setback for Vox in March

Recent polling indicates a narrowing gap between Spain's ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) and the opposition Popular Party (PP), while Vox shows a decline.

Mar 18 • 11:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The CIS detects a drop of more than two points for Vox in the March barometer

A recent poll indicates that Vox has dropped more than two points in Spain's political landscape, while the PSOE remains the most favored party ahead of upcoming elections.

Mar 18 • 11:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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Aldama secretly delivers the PDVSA envelope requested by the judge investigating the PSOE cash payments

Victor de Aldama has secretly submitted a document linked to PDVSA to a Spanish judge investigating alleged illegal financing of the Socialist Party (PSOE).

Mar 18 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The Government cools off measures regarding housing in the first response plan to the war in Iran

The Spanish government is hesitant to include housing measures in its initial response plan to the Iran war, favoring a more flexible economic approach instead.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Belarra slams the door on Podemos' 'reflection': does not change the unity strategy and blames PSOE and Sumar for Vox's rise

Ione Belarra, the secretary general of Podemos, rejected any strategic changes regarding left-wing unity, attributing the rise of Vox to the PSOE and Sumar.

Mar 17 • 12:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The Prosecutor's Office closes the investigation into the 'pendrive' that Leire Díez delivered to the PSOE after finding no news of penal relevance

The Spanish Prosecutor's Office has closed the investigation into a pendrive delivered by former PSOE member Leire Díez, finding no criminal relevance in its contents.

Mar 17 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The Prosecutor's Office archives the proceedings of the 'pendrive' from the investigation of Leire Díez that the PSOE submitted to the National Court

The Spanish prosecutor's office has decided to archive the investigation into a pendrive submitted by former PSOE member Leire Díez, concluding there is no new relevant information.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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Judge Pedraz disassociates the alleged cash delivery in Ferraz by Carmen Pano from the hydrocarbon plot

Judge Santiago Pedraz dismisses connections between alleged cash transactions at the PSOE headquarters and a large-scale hydrocarbon fraud case.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Castilla y León does not alleviate the PSOE's fear of a bad result in Andalucía: 'It is not a starting point for the Andalusians'

The PSOE in Spain is facing ongoing fears of poor electoral results in Andalucía despite a slight improvement in Castilla y León elections.

Mar 16 • 21:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The non-Sanchista mayors of the PSOE who are worth more than their 'No to war': "I voted for Carlos Martínez because he has done a lot for Soria"

The article discusses the political context surrounding the recent regional elections in Soria, focusing on the performance of the PSOE mayor Carlos Martínez.

Mar 16 • 21:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The PP recovers ground, the PSOE halts its decline, and Vox reaches its peak: a diagnosis of the Castilla y León elections 2026

The recent elections in Castilla y León show the People's Party (PP) maintaining its lead, the Socialist Party (PSOE) stopping its decline, and Vox reaching a plateau in support.

Mar 16 • 16:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Ferraz and Moncloa maintain the strategy of candidate ministers despite the good result of mayor Martínez in Castilla and León: 'It influences positively'

The PSOE acknowledges a mixed outcome in the Castilla y León elections, celebrating local gains while facing a national loss to the PP.

Mar 16 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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Results and political reactions after the elections in Castilla y León, live | Carlos Martínez (PSOE) focuses on Vox after the electoral results: “The monster is still there”

Carlos Martínez of the PSOE emphasizes the ongoing influence of Vox in Spanish politics following the elections in Castilla y León, urging focus on future negotiations between PP and Vox.

Mar 16 • 10:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The new victory of the PP distances the PSOE and sets its ceiling for Abascal

The People's Party (PP) achieved a significant victory in the Castilla y León elections, yet fell short of an absolute majority, indicating the necessity of forming alliances.

Mar 15 • 23:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Alvise 'gives' three seats to the PSOE and punishes Abascal threefold

Alvise Pérez's candidacy helped the PSOE gain three seats in the Castilla y León elections while simultaneously hindering Vox's electoral performance.

Mar 15 • 23:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The map of the results of the Castilla y León elections 2026, street by street

The Partido Popular wins the 2026 Castilla y León elections, securing more seats but still reliant on Vox.

Mar 15 • 23:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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Carlos Martínez Gives Oxygen to the PSOE with Two More Seats and a Slight Increase in Votes

Carlos Martínez's performance in regional elections has bolstered the PSOE with additional seats, despite not achieving their goal of defeating the PP in Castilla y León.

Mar 15 • 22:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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Vox slows its rise, does not reach 20% of the votes and is further away from the PP

Vox's growth has stalled as it failed to secure 20% of the votes in recent elections, and now has fewer seats compared to the PP and PSOE.

Mar 15 • 22:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The weakness of the left compromises the resistance of the PSOE

The weakening of leftist parties poses challenges for Spain's PSOE, especially in light of recent electoral results in Castilla y León and the contrasting success of leftist coalitions in other regions.

Mar 15 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The real game begins in Andalusia

The elections in Castilla y León do not significantly alter the national political landscape but provide favorable outcomes for both the PP and PSOE, while anticipation builds for the more decisive Andalusian elections.

Mar 15 • 21:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The PP wins the elections and stops Vox in Castilla y León while the PSOE recovers

The PP has won the elections in Castilla y León, curbing Vox's growth, while the PSOE shows signs of recovery.

Mar 15 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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Leonese regionalism does not meet its expectations due to the resistance of PSOE and PP, remaining with three representatives

The Leonese regionalist party UPL secured three representatives in the Castilla y León elections, failing to surpass the PSOE and achieve its goal of four representatives.

Mar 15 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The division and useful voting penalize the space to the left of the PSOE, which disappears from the Cortes

The leftist political space in Castilla y León, particularly Podemos and the IU-Sumar coalition, has seen significant electoral losses, indicating a crisis of representation as they failed to secure any seats in the recent elections.

Mar 15 • 21:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The results of the 2026 elections in Castilla y León, municipality by municipality

The article discusses the upcoming 2026 regional elections in Castilla y León, highlighting the significant political shifts in the region and the competition among various parties.

Mar 15 • 19:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The Mayor of Olivenza renounces his candidacy to lead the PSOE of Extremadura and joins Sánchez Cotrina

The Mayor of Olivenza, Manuel José González Andrade, has stepped back from his candidacy to lead the PSOE in Extremadura and has decided to ally with fellow candidate Álvaro Sánchez Cotrina, responding to party members' calls for unity.

Mar 15 • 13:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Castilla y León, 'spoiler' electoral of Spain: from the fall of bipartisanship to the rise of Vox

The article discusses the changes in the electoral landscape of Castilla y León, highlighting the decline of traditional parties and the rise of Vox.

Mar 15 • 11:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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The first participation data in Castilla and León shows an increase of 1.3 points compared to four years ago

Voter turnout in the Castilla y León elections has increased by 1.3% compared to the previous elections four years ago, with a notable focus on mobilizing the progressive electorate.

Mar 15 • 11:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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Elections in Castilla y León May 15, live | Polling stations open in Castilla y León

Polling stations have opened in Castilla y León for the elections, with the People's Party (PP) projected to win but without an absolute majority, while Vox is expected to gain ground, impacting the Socialist Party (PSOE).

Mar 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The elections in Castilla and León measure the limits of the far-right

The elections in Castilla and León see the far-right party Vox aiming to surpass 20% support amidst strong competition with the ruling PP, while the PSOE seeks to recover from recent defeats.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Castile and León facing May 15: from the PP's resistance to the PSOE revived with 'No to war': 'We have not collapsed'

The political landscape in Castile and León is heating up with important elections approaching, highlighting the contrasting strategies of the PP and PSOE in a charged environment.

Mar 15 • 00:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Thanks for Teaching Me: The Plot That Has Affected the PSOE from Ribera's Ministry

A corruption scandal involving Spain's Ministry of Ecological Transition has led to public outrage and scrutiny of the Ministry's officials.

Mar 15 • 00:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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What do the polls say? The PP majority in Castilla y León and other surprises

Polls indicate that the People's Party (PP) leads in Castilla y León elections, but no absolute majority is anticipated.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Cerdán protected in 2018 as a ministerial contact the high-ranking official of Ribera now detained for receiving 5 million in bribes

Santos Cerdán allegedly protected Eugenio Domínguez, a high-ranking official in Spain's Ministry of Ecological Transition, who has now been arrested for accepting bribes amounting to five million euros in exchange for environmental permits.

Mar 14 • 01:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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Sánchez calls to concentrate progressive votes and offers himself as a guarantee against the effects of the war

Pedro Sánchez urges the consolidation of progressive votes in light of the upcoming elections and positions himself as a protector against the consequences of the war.

Mar 13 • 20:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Sánchez and Zapatero squeeze the 'No to war' message until the last minute in the Castilla y León campaign: "Spain claims peace, and the right claims Aznar"

Pedro Sánchez and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero emphasized their anti-war message during a PSOE campaign rally in Valladolid, aiming to mobilize leftist voters ahead of the upcoming elections in Castilla y León.

Mar 13 • 19:20 UTC

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