Right-wing party makes gains in Spain

The defeat of Pedro Sanchez’s Socialist Party in Aragon signals the government’s waning support across much of the country

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s Socialist Party suffered a major defeat on Sunday in the Aragon regional election, while right-wing parties made substantial gains, underscoring the government’s weakening support across the country.

Spain’s conservative People’s Party (PP) won 26 seats in Aragon’s 67-member parliament, down from 28, falling short of a majority despite taking 34.3% of the vote. Sanchez’s Socialists dropped to 18 seats from 23, their worst-ever regional result, with 24.3% support, while right-wing Vox…

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