In dozens of towns and cities across Spain, the far-right Vox party has found itself invited into ruling coalitions — and it has already begun dismantling policies meant to preserve nature and protect sexual and gender diversity. It now could serve as kingmaker in this weekend’s federal elections, should the center-right Popular Party win a majority of votes. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona, in northeast Spain.
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