The Mayor’s party, the PSOE, again won the elections, but with a 9% loss in votes compared to 2009. The chief opposition party lost a greater percentage of votes amounting to nearly 14%.
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Motril Elections Results
by Martin Myall •
The socialists (PSOE) came out as the most voted party in Motril, obtaining 34.20% of the votes, However compared with 2009 they dropped nearly 13% in votes.
Almuñécar Election Results
by Martin Myall •
Both the PP and the PSOE took a tumble in the European Elections held in Aldmuñécar. Benavides’ party performed the opposite.
Discord, Discontent and… Coming Elections
by Martin Myall •
A brief look at the political landscape on a national and regional level, now that the European Elections are just around the corner.
Almuñécar Councillors’ Pay Cut
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Town Hall has finally come into line with the cuts ordered by the Central Government on municipal administrations.
Blow for Carchuna Independence
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Advisory Board of Andalucía has rejected the separation of Carchuna from Motril to form an independent municipality.
Almuñécar Municipal Market Anger
by Martin Myall •
After a year of the underground car park underneath the market being closed, stall holders are angry and bitter, to say the least.
The Triumph of Parties over Democracy
by Martin Myall •
The highly controversial abortion bill, which has drawn domestic and foreign criticism, rolls forward.
Calle Real Row
by Martin Myall •
La Herradura’s Calle Real has the governing party and the PSOE opposition at loggerheads.
Spain’s New Abortion Laws
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Government is pushing through, with only its own party’s votes in favour, the new controversial draft bill on abortion, throwing the country back 30 years. There will be no abortion other than in cases of rape, mother’s health and fetal deformations.