Spanish Director Pedro Almodóvar Says ‘The U.S. Is Not a Democracy Right Now’ as Voters Take Part in Primaries
Pedro Almodovar’s Remarks at Cannes Film Festival Spanish director Pedro Almodovar expressed strong concerns about the state of democracy in the United States during a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival, coinciding with American primaries in various states. He stated, “The United States is not a democracy right now,” and noted a noticeable lack […]
Spanish Court Clears Shakira of Tax Fraud Charges and Mandates Refund of $64M Fine
Shakira Cleared of Tax Evasion by Spanish High Court On Monday, Spain’s High Court acquitted Colombian pop icon Shakira of tax evasion charges, annulling a hefty fine of nearly $64 million that had been imposed on her and mandating that she repay the full amount along with interest. This decision concludes an eight-year legal struggle […]
Spanish court acquits Shakira of tax fraud and mandates return of $64 million
Shakira Cleared of Tax Evasion Charges by Spanish Court A Spanish court has ruled in favor of Shakira in a long-standing tax evasion case, concluding that authorities failed to establish that she was a resident of Spain. The court instructed the Spanish government to return over $64 million in incorrectly imposed fines. The ruling involves […]
Spanish Socialists Experience Significant Loss in Andalucía Elections
Historic Defeat for PSOE in Andalusia Elections In a significant setback, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist Labor Party (PSOE) faced a historic loss in the recent local elections held in Andalusia, which has long been a bastion for far-left politics in Spain. Andalusia, the nation’s largest autonomous community, was previously governed by the PSOE for […]
Spanish Public Broadcaster Launches Documentary on ‘ICE List’ Website
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE is set to launch a documentary about the ICE List, which is a European-based website claiming to hold the identities of numerous U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The documentary, titled “ICE: Digital Resistance Against Trump,” focuses on content from RTVE and is described as a “civil resistance movement against […]
Spanish Foreign Minister Restates That NATO Partner U.S. Cannot Utilize Its Bases for Conflict with Iran
Spain’s Firm Stance on U.S. Military Bases Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Álvarez reiterated on Tuesday that the country will not allow the United States to use its military bases in the context of the ongoing conflict with Iran. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, the socialist government has been one of the […]
Trump’s Sanctions Worry Spanish Companies Supporting Tourism in Cuba
Spanish Firms Reflect on Risks in Cuba Post-Sanctions Spanish businesses operating in Cuba are reportedly evaluating the risks associated with remaining in the country following the recent U.S. sanctions imposed on GAESA, which is a tourism conglomerate linked to Cuba’s communist government. GAESA (Grupo de Administración Empresarial SA) is managed by the military and controls […]
Pope Leo XIV acknowledges the martyrdom of Christians killed by Spanish leftists.
Pope Leo’s Recognition of Spanish Martyrs During the early 20th century, Spain was torn apart by a civil war that saw an uneasy alliance of leftist groups, bolstered by Soviet support, clashing against conservatives, nationalists, and monarchists who received aid from Germany and Italy. This internecine conflict not only involved anarchists and communists but also […]
Social Media Content and a Spanish Campaign Advertisement Reveal John Cornyn’s Past Support for Amnesty
Republican Texas Senator John Cornyn is under fire this week as social media posts from his campaign staff and ads from his 2020 campaign resurface online. Cornyn aims to connect with Hispanic voters through a private Spanish-language TV ad titled “Tranquilo,” available on his campaign’s YouTube. In the ad, a Spanish-speaking voiceover states that Cornyn […]
Spanish Government Encouraging Prisons to Speed Up Amnesty Requests from Foreign Inmates
Spain Pushes for Faster Amnesty Processing for Foreign Prisoners Spain’s socialist administration has directed prisons to expedite the handling of mass amnesty requests from foreign inmates, according to reports from local media. Today marks the first day of a debated amnesty initiative covering 500,000 undocumented immigrants in Spain. This program aims to offer legal residency […]