LFI Wins Local Election in La Reunion

Left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) secured a victory in the municipal election in the town of Tampon, La Reunion, marking a significant shift for the island which has historically leaned right since becoming a French department in 1946. Alexis Chaussalet, representing LFI, won the election after a second round, defying previous trends. This result indicates a growing trend of left-wing support in the overseas territories of France.

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