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Editorial: El Mundo

  • Erdogan's defeat in the municipal elections has been his worst setback in two decades.
  • This shift can signify a hope of reform in Turkey, currently under an increasingly authoritarian regime.
  • Economic challenges such as inflation and unemployment have finally impacted Erdogan's AKP party in this latest election.
  • The AKP party has lost for the first time in the country's five main cities, including Ankara and Istanbul.
  • The secular opposition of the CHP has taken control of major urban centers, positioning Ekrem Imamoglu as a solid alternative to the Islamist party.
  • Erdogan has promised he will not run again, opening up the possibility of a shift in Turkey's cycle.

Conclusion: These results represent a milestone in Erdogan's two decades of rule, marking a possible transition towards a less authoritarian and more democratic Turkey.