Spain's ruling Socialists could lose control in Andalusia after far-right gains


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  • Monday, 03 Dec 2018

Supporters of Spain's far-right VOX party celebrate results after the Andalusian regional elections in Seville, Spain December 2, 2018. REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's ruling Socialists could lose control of a southern stronghold after a regional election in which a far right party won seats for the first time since the country emerged from fascist dictatorship more than 40 years ago.

Coalition talks started on Monday in Andalusia, after no single party won enough votes to rule on its own in the most populous and one of the poorest regions in the country.

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