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Sigüés' infallible compass points to the right

Since 1977, the party that wins the general election in the small Aragonese town is the one that wins throughout Spain. “It's not discontent, it's disappointment,” agree former Socialist voters

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Sigüés' infallible compass points to the right

In Sigüés, Zaragoza, the party that wins the general election has always gone on to win nationwide since democracy began in Spain. The town has 72 registered residents, 66 of whom are eligible to vote, with some living abroad. Since UCD won in Sigüés on June 15, 1977, the town has consistently backed the winning party in every election. Notably, few residents of Sigüés are aware of which party is governing in the local town hall.

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