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Spanish voters participate in closely contested Galician election

FILE PHOTO: People's Party leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo speaks during a debate on the legislative proposal to grant amnesty to those involved in Catalonia's failed independence bid in 2017

Spanish voters in the region of Galicia headed to the polls on Sunday in what is anticipated to be a closely contested election. The outcome of this election could have significant implications for the political landscape in the region.

Galicia, located in northwestern Spain, is known for its distinct culture and history. The region has its own language, Galician, which is closely related to Portuguese. Historically, Galicia has been a stronghold for the conservative People's Party (PP), but recent years have seen increased competition from other parties, particularly the Galician Nationalist Bloc (BNG) and the Socialists (PSOE).

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