Argentina: Indigenous Toba Qom Is Elected Mayor Of El Espinillo

Argentina: Indigenous Toba Qom Is Elected Mayor Of El Espinillo   Translated from Spanish, Original Below   Ricardo Sandoval (37), an indigenous Toba Qom was elected mayor of El Espinillo in the province of Chaco and is the first indigenous city official in history.   "After Sunday's election, indigenous communities have changed in their mentality, to decide, to have a political project," said Sandoval.   Sandoval is the Front for Victory party of President Cristina Kirchner. He obtained...

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