United Left

political party, Spain
Also known as: IU, Izquierda Unida

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affiliation with Communist Party of Spain

  • In Communist Party of Spain

    Subsequently, the PCE joined the United Left (Izquierda Unida), a coalition of left-wing and ecologist parties. Although failing to attract wide support, the United Left did succeed in becoming Spain’s third largest national party.

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democratic Spain

  • Spain
    In Spain: The administration of Felipe González, 1982–96

    …with the creation of the United Left (Izquierda Unida; IU), the core of which was remnants of the PCE, and the right capitalized on law-and-order issues, focusing on the fight against terrorism, disorder on the streets, the rise in crime, and the development of a serious drug problem. The government…

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