Outgoing French Mayor Found Dead After Electoral Defeat in Basque Country
Christian Berçaïts, the 61-year-old outgoing mayor of Viodos-Abense-de-Bas, was found dead at his home after being defeated in the first round of the municipal elections. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death.
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Municipales en France : Un maire sortant, battu au premier tour retrouvé mort dans un bois au Pays basque
L'élu de Viodos-Abense-de-Bas (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), village de 750 habitants, était recherché depuis la proclamation des résultats. ...
Read full article →Municipales 2026 : un maire sortant retrouvé mort après sa défaite électorale au Pays basque
Christian Berçaïts, le maire sortant de Viodos-Abense-de-Bas, battu lors du premier tour des municipales, a été retrouvé mort à son domicile. Âgé de 61 ans, il était recherché depuis la proclamation des résultats. Le parquet de Pau privilégie la piste du suicide.
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