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Also under scrutiny is the alleged proximity between Diez and Mercedes Gonzalez, a former Socialist activist and elected official who was appointed director general of the Civil Guard in 2024 at the government's proposal.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The town has separated the duties, said Mayor Donna Kiger, a real-estate agent elected to the town board in 2018.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Makashule Gana, a member of another coalition partner Rise Mzansi, has been elected as chairperson of the impeachment committee.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

In the aftermath of a six-day chemical crisis that displaced tens of thousands of Orange County residents, elected leaders want answers from GKN Aerospace.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The Marquis of Dorchester was elected to the Royal Society in 1663, although he played no part in its proceedings—one might think that he was rewarded for employing Salusbury as his librarian.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton