In towns such as Bédar, Arboleas, or Partaloa, the electoral dynamic is significantly diluted. The main reason is demographic: in these areas, more than 60% of the population is of foreign origin, primarily from the United Kingdom, which limits the electoral census for regional and general elections.
The atmosphere in Bédar, a municipality of nearly 1,000 inhabitants, reflects this reality. During these days, the streets remain oblivious to the usual political posters, coinciding with local festivities. According to municipal sources, communication strategies in these rural settings move away from large propaganda displays to focus on direct contact with the electorate.
“"We had no idea there were elections this Sunday."
Despite the disconnection from the campaign, there is growing interest among foreign residents in Spanish politics. Many of them actively participate in local life and express their desire to be able to participate in broader electoral processes, citing their roots and their contribution to the region's economy.
Next Sunday, the Youth House in Bédar will serve as a polling station for those citizens who meet the legal requirements, concluding an electoral cycle that, in this part of the Almería province, is experienced with a very different intensity than in the major cities.
