The Unidad Regionalista de Castilla y León or Regionalist Unity of Castile and León is a "regionalist, democratic, modern and innovative political party that, focusing on the principles of freedom, justice and solidarity, assumes the uncompromising defense of the legitimate interests of Castile and León." It grew out of the union of several parties from Salamanca, Palencia, Burgos, Zamora and Valladolid, such as the Democracia Regionalista of Castile and León or the Unidad Palentina. The first local and regional elections in which it took part was in 1995, participating, since then, in all municipal, regional and national elections held, except in 2004.
The URCL defines itself as a centrist, "regionalist, democratic, modern and innovative" constitutional political party that is founded on the principles of freedom, justice and solidarity. Its interest is in the protection of the legitimate interests that affect Castile and León. The party rejects federalism and independence, but demands autonomous status with the same powers as the so-called historical communities, and decentralization of these powers to county councils and regions.
Political involvement
Since its founding in 1992 the URCL goes to Villalar de los Comuneros annually on April 23 to celebrate Castile and León Day. It has also participated in other events, rallies and conferences. It was in favor of the Salamanca - Madrid Highway. It participated in the First Debate Forum on "The Future of Castilianism", held in Burgos in October 2003. It was in favor of the Civil War Archive unit in Salamanca. URCL was in favor of the Duero Highway, and the Toro de la Vega. The party opposed the placement of nuclear waste in Castile and León, and drafted a shared program of urgent action in certain matters affecting Valladolid and surrounding municipalities, convened meetings convened for influential parties in the Government of Valladolid and Alfoz.
Election results
Autonomous elections
2011 Castile and León autonomous elections: 1 428 votes with 3 candidatures presented by the Palencia province, Valladolid and Salamanca.
2007 Castile and León autonomous elections: 914 votes ; Only attending and presenting candidature in Valladolid.
2003 Castile and León autonomous elections: 5 387 votes ;
1999 Castile and León autonomous elections: 10 985 votes ;
1995 Castile and León autonomous elections: 6 308 votes.
2007 Municipal elections: 1 772 votes, with 18 councilors. As a result of the elections they held the mayoralties of Membrillar in Palencia, Bernuy-Zapardiel in Ávila and from September 2009 the mayoralty of Aldeamayor de San Martín in Valladolid. The deputies were spread throughout the provinces of Ávila, Palencia, Salamanca and Valladolid.
