World Jun 19 Spain rejects NATO’s proposed defense spending increase as ‘unreasonable’ By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
World Apr 29 Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez says he’ll continue in office after his wife was accused of corruption Sánchez shocked the country last Wednesday when he announced he would take five days off to consider his future following a court's decision to open preliminary proceedings against his wife. By Ciarán Giles, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
World Nov 15 Spain’s leader defends amnesty deal for Catalan separatists as he works to form a new government The defense Wednesday came as part of a debate a day before the Socialist leader seeks the endorsement of the chamber to form a new government. By Joseph Wilson, Ciarán Giles, Associated Press
World Jul 23 Watch 5:55 What Spain’s election means for the far-right’s foothold in Europe Polls in Spain are closed and votes are being counted in a general snap election that could see the far-right return to power for the first time in nearly 50 years. Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the early election… By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Satvi Sunkara
World Jul 23 Spain’s conservative party wins general election, but falls short of absolute majority Spain appears headed for political gridlock after Sunday's inconclusive national elections left parties on both the right and left without a clear path toward forging a new government. By Ciarán Giles, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
May 12 WATCH: Biden commends Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for collaboration on migration By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden is commending Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for Spain’s recent commitment to collaborate with the United States to expand pathways for migrants fleeing from Latin America. Continue reading
Jun 26 Spain warns NATO of Russian threat in Africa By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press As the host of the summit taking place from Tuesday to Thursday, Spain wants to emphasize its proximity to Africa as it lobbies for a greater focus on Europe’s southern flank in a new document outlining NATO's vision of its… Continue reading
Jun 22 Catalan separatists eye freedom after Spain’s Cabinet pardon By Aritz Parra, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Nine Catalan separatist leaders jailed for sedition are eyeing freedom, after Spain’s Cabinet pardoned them in the hope of starting what Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a much-needed reconciliation. Continue reading
Mar 10 Trans rights supporters on hunger strike in Spain over new law By Aritz Parra, Associated Press Transgender rights activists in Spain say they are going on hunger strike until the ruling left-wing coalition submits draft legislation to allow gender self-determination without a doctor’s diagnosis. Continue reading
Nov 11 Spain faces a widening political divide By Ciaran Giles, Associated Press After Sunday's national vote, no party has a clear mandate to govern and a far-right party has become a major parliamentary player in Spain for the first time in decades. Continue reading