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June 15, 2015

Leftist Women Mayors Take Control of Spain's 2 Largest Cities 
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In Spain, leftist women have been sworn in as mayors in the country's
two largest cities. Ada Colau, a former anti-evictions activist who has
been arrested for protesting banks, has become the first woman mayor of
Barcelona. In the capital Madrid, Manuela Carmena, a retired judge and
former member of Spain's underground Communist Party, has become the
city's second woman mayor. Both have vowed sweeping reforms, including
slashing their own salaries and stopping evictions. To see our interview
with Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau, click here.

 

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