Why the Spaniards voted for Vox
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The far-right Vox party came third in Spain's most recent parliamentary elections.
The far-right Vox party came third in Spain's most recent parliamentary elections. In elections in April the party gained parliamentary seats for the first time and on Sunday its number of seats doubled to 52. How has Vox, which was only founded in 2013, managed to rise so fast?
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They tell the truth': Spanish town where 34.5% voted for far-right Vox, Spain
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More election pain for Spain – Monash Lens
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Popular Party, far-right Vox smell victory in Spanish national elections
In Europe, Far Right Is Gaining Influence. Spain Could Be Next. - WSJ
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Spain's far-right Vox party in profile
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Spain votes in election that could bring right-wing wave - The Washington Post
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Spain's far-right Vox party in profile
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Spain Election: Far-Right Vox Party Could Win First Parliament Seats : NPR
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Spain election: Far-right Vox party on the brink of sharing power
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Spain is no longer exceptional: Mainstream media and the far-right party Vox
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The hard-right Vox could be in Spain's next government