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Far-left mayors take over Madrid, Barcelona in historic political shift
Spain's biggest cities Madrid and Barcelona were completing one of the nation's biggest political upheavals in years by swearing in far-left mayors on Saturday. The radical leaders have promised to cut their own salaries, halt homeowner evictions and eliminate perks enjoyed by the rich and famous.
Other cities and towns around the country swore in new council members and mayors.
The leadership change comes weeks after Spain's two largest traditional parties were punished in nationwide local elections by voters groaning under the weight of austerity measures and repulsed by a string of corruption scandals.
http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-far-left-mayors-take-over-madrid-barcelona-in-historic-political-shift-2095247
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