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Spain faces political uncertainty after inconclusive election leaves power struggle between left and right

  • The right-wing Popular Party won the most votes but fell short of a majority needed to form a government.
  • The Socialist party led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez finished second but celebrated the outcome as preventing the far-right from gaining power.
  • Small regional parties like the Catalan separatists could play a key role in forming a government through political negotiations.
  • Weeks of complicated talks are expected before a new government can be formed, with the possibility of another election still looming.
  • The far-right Vox party lost seats, fading hopes of entering government for the first time since Franco's dictatorship.
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