estaban aflojando
-they/you were loosening
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aflojar

Para la década del 80 ya estaban aflojando su control sobre los partidos políticos – permitiendo un poco de libertad para reunirse y discutir.
By 1980s, they were easing their control over the political parties—allowing a little freedom to assemble and debate.
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