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Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv, has long been a stronghold of support for Israel's right-wing governing coalition.

"I do think Labour takes it for granted with their traditional safe seats. These aren't iron strongholds anymore of Labour," he added.

The Gulf Cartel has its stronghold in Tamaulipas state and engages in the smuggling of drugs and migrants across the US-Mexico border, as well as kidnapping for ransom.

Maoist-affected states remain resilient strongholds in part because they are rich in minerals - making them sites of intense resource battles.

Meanwhile, California, a Democratic stronghold, has set aggressive climate targets that seek to limit those industries and transition the state to carbon neutrality by 2045.