Political rallies in Andalusian cities closing the campaign for regional elections.
Political rallies in Andalusian cities closing the campaign for regional elections.
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Parties close Andalusian campaign ahead of May 17 vote

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Major Andalusian parties wrapped up their campaigns on Friday for Sunday's regional elections with rallies across cities. The PP, Vox, Adelante Andalucía, Por Andalucía and PSOE appealed for votes in simultaneous events.

Juan Manuel Moreno, the PP candidate, closed his campaign in Malaga. He called for concentrating votes to secure an absolute majority and avoid depending on Vox.

Santiago Abascal, Vox leader, ended his tour in Seville. He criticized immigrant regularization and accused Pedro Sánchez and Moreno of betrayal.

José Ignacio García of Adelante Andalucía gathered nearly one thousand people in Seville. He urged useful voting against the right and highlighted joy on the left.

Antonio Maíllo of Por Andalucía appealed in Seville for mobilization against the PP. He defended public services and urged rejection of resignation.

María Jesús Montero, the PSOE candidate, shared the stage with Pedro Sánchez in Seville. They called for coherence in the left-wing vote and urged participation to prevent setbacks.

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X highlight PP supporters' optimism about Moreno's strong close in Seville, PSOE activists' enthusiasm for Montero's rallies, left-leaning calls to mobilize against PP and Vox, Vox backers urging national priority votes, and neutral commentary on campaign fatigue ahead of the May 17 vote.

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