Democrats have scored a major victory in the mid-term elections in the United States of America, securing a majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The result is a strong blow to Republicans and President Donald Trump, while it is expected to affect the political balance in Washington.
The victory of the Democrats in the Senate was confirmed after a series of unexpected results in several states that were considered difficult for them.
Democratic candidates managed to triumph in Texas, Ohio, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kansas and Iowa, changing the balance of power in the upper house of Congress.
