Podemos, IU, and Sumar agree to run together in Andalusia.
Podemos is trying to join a coalition called Por Andalucía. This coalition includes Izquierda Unida (IU) and Sumar. The move happened at the last minute before a deadline for elections.
Podemos has changed its strategy after previously opposing the Por Andalucía coalition. The party is holding a vote to approve negotiations with IU and Sumar. This follows poor results in recent elections and a request from Podemos members. The coalition includes seven political groups and aims to compete in the May 17th Andalusian elections. The parties are racing to register as a coalition due to a deadline. This move follows a period of division and ideological differences within the Spanish left-wing opposition.
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Highlights
Podemos wants to join IU
Podemos is trying to join the Por Andalucía coalition with Izquierda Unida (IU).
Podemos voted to negotiate
Members of Podemos voted to discuss a deal with IU and Sumar.
Maíllo de Pedro as leader
The offer includes Luis Maíllo de Pedro as the leader of the coalition.
81% support the alliance
81% of Podemos Andalucía members support negotiating with IU and Sumar.
Parties form a coalition
IU, Sumar, and Podemos have agreed to run together in the Andalusian elections.