ARITZ PARRA / The Associated PressApr 28, 2019
The fragmentation is the result of austerity that followed a recession, disenchantment with bipartisan politics and the recent rise of far-right populism. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
JOSEPH WILSON / The Associated PressApr 15, 2018
The Catalan secession movement in the wealthy region has plunged Spain into its deepest institutional crisis in decades. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Aritz Parra and Barry Hatton / The Associated PressDec 21, 2017
Voters in Catalonia face a momentous choice for their regional parliament as they go to the polls. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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The Associated PressNov 5, 2017
Carles Puigdemont and four ex-ministers presented themselves to authorities to start the process of their possible extradition to Spain, Belgian officials say. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Associated PressNov 2, 2017
A Spanish prosecutor has asked a National Court judge to issue an international arrest warrant for Catalonia's ousted regional president. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Associated PressOct 30, 2017
Spain has set a Dec. 21 election after firing the Catalan government and dissolving the regional parliament that declared independence last week. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
The Associated PressOct 29, 2017
Josep Borrell says his nation's move is the only thing averting an economic crisis in the northeastern region of the country. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Staff and Donald Kaufman / TruthdigOct 1, 2017
Truthdig correspondent Donald Kaufman films a rally in Barcelona on Monday as Spain grapples with the results of Sunday's independence referendum. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 27, 2016
Spaniards were given another opportunity to choose their leaders on Sunday after a general election six months ago resulted in a deadlock. And yet, the results feel a bit like déjà vu. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 29, 2015
Together the nationalist coalition Junts pel Sí and the Popular Unity Candidacy party in Spain won the absolute majority of parliamentary seats in Sunday's regional election in Catalonia. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigMay 26, 2015
In a triumphant win, the anti-poverty activist, who rose to fame fighting for Spaniards being evicted from their homes, was elected to head the Catalan city of Barcelona on Sunday. Meanwhile, in Madrid, the 20-year conservative grip on power could be coming to an end. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJun 2, 2014
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced that King Juan Carlos, a man who played a crucial role in his country's transition into democracy, has expressed his desire to renounce his place as the monarch of Spain. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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