Greenland’s right -wing opposition wins the closely observed elections

The central opposition of the right of Greenland has won his general election, according to the almost complete results, in a vote dominated by the promise of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, of taking charge of the autonomous territory of Denmark.

With more than 90% of the Tuesday tickets, the Demokraatit party, which favors a gradual approach to independence, is obtaining almost 30% of the votes, electoral officials say.

Naleraq, another opposition party that wants to immediately start the Copenhagen divorce procedures and have closer ties with the United States, is surveying in second place with approximately 25%.

Inuit Ataqatigiit (AI) of Prime Minister Mute B Egede, also a Pro -Independence party, is third with more than 21%.

Greenland, the largest island in the world, between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, has been controlled by Denmark, almost 3,000 km (1,860 miles) away, for approximately 300 years.

Greenland governs his own national matters, but decisions on the policy of foreigners and defense are taken in Copenhagen.

Around 44,000 Groundla of a 57,000 population were eligible to cast their votes to choose 31 parliamentarians, as well as the local government. Six parties were on the ballot.

The Siimut Party – Egede’s partner in a current left -wing government coalition, is surveying in fourth place with almost 15% of the votes.

The other two parties are very late, with reassut with 7%and Qulleq in just over 1%.

The vote took place in 72 voting stations scattered on the vast island.

The strategic location of Greenland and non -exploited mineral resources have caught Trump’s attention. First, the idea of ​​buying the island floated during its first term in 2019.

Since he assumed the position in January, Trump has reiterated his intention to acquire the territory.

“We need Greenland for national security. In one way or another we will get it,” he told the United States Congress last week.

Greenland and Denmark leaders have repeatedly rejected their demands.

Egede has made it clear that Greenland is not on sale, and deserves to be “treated with respect.”