Obituary

Murcia's mayor dies at 67 victim of a cancer

Josep Ballesta, mayor of Murcia, has died at the age of 67 as a consequence of cancer
10/05/2026
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The mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta, died this Sunday at the age of 67 as a result of cancer, according to the EFE Agency. The city council, which will decree three days of mourning, has claimed in a statement "the exemplary vocation of public service" of the PP mayor, who governed with an absolute majority.

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