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Mariano Rajoy's Popular Party declares victory in General election

Spain's centre-right Popular Party (PP) led by Mariano Rajoy, won a convincing victory in the general election. With over 90% of the votes...

by Thi Thuy in Spain on 20/11/2011

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Popular's Party final campaigning day before general election

A rally was held by Mariano Rajoy of the People's Party (PP), on the final day of campaigning at el Palacio de los deportes. Madrid, Spain. 18th...

by Thi Thuy in Spain on 18/11/2011

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Popular Party's final campaigning day before 20N

A rally was held by Mariano Rajoy of the Popular Party (PP), on the final day of campaigning, at el Palacio de los Deportes. Madrid, Spain. 18th...

by Thi Thuy in Spain on 18/11/2011

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Mariano Rajoy's Popular Party declares victory in General election
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Popular Party's final campaigning day before 20N
A rally was held by Mariano Rajoy of the Popular Party (PP), on the final day of campaigning, at el Palacio de los Deportes. Madrid, Spain. 18th November 2011
Popular's Party final campaigning day before general election
A rally was held by Mariano Rajoy of the People's Party (PP), on the final day of campaigning at el Palacio de los deportes. Madrid, Spain. 18th November 2011