Andalucia's Socialists leader Susana Diaz and former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez arrive at a gathering to present Diaz's candidacy for primaries to preside over Socialists Party in Madrid, Spain, March 26, 2017. REUTERS/Susana Vera
MADRID (Reuters) - An influential regional leader in Spain's Socialist party, Susana Diaz, threw her hat in the ring on Sunday to lead the centre-left force before a primary that could hold the key for the country's political stability.
Diaz, seen as more amenable to striking deals with the government, will face a more leftist rival, Pedro Sanchez, who tried to block Rajoy's return to power last year when he was leader of the Socialists.
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