"Spain's Socialists face pressure in regional elections and uncertain national outlook"
The upcoming local elections in Seville, Spain, are seen as a dress rehearsal for the national election later this year, and the unpopularity of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is overshadowing local issues. Antonio Muñoz, the popular mayor of Seville, is struggling to win re-election due to his affiliation with the Socialist party and Sánchez's negative reputation. Muñoz has worked to modernize Seville while still respecting its traditional culture, but voters may base their decision on national politics rather than local issues.