New Leader Must Work to Unite Spain; Surprise Winner Will Be Called On to Deal with Legacy of Attacks
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JOSE Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is the man who brought the Socialists back from the political wilderness and is now charged with trying to unite Spain after the worst terrorist attack in its history.
Mr Zapatero was considered an outsider to become prime minister of Spain until Thursday's bombing in Madrid, having angered many in the Socialist Party with his lack of aggression in the months after he took control in 2000 following a heavy electoral defeat.See the full content of this document
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New Leader Must Work to Unite Spain; Surprise Winner Will Be Called On to Deal with Legacy of Attacks
However, the 43-year-old's tendency to compromise may prove a valuable asset as he looks to form a government with left-wing allies or regional parties. It may also help Spain heal the scars from the rush-hour train bo...
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