Venezuela’s great polarizer
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Though he has a lead in the polls, the elections are suggesting a future without Chávez
“Get out of the water, fat ass!”
Former synchronized swimmers publish letter detailing abuse under outgoing coach
Central government public deficit hits 4.7 percent of GDP
Figure for first eight months of year already exceeds 2012 target of 4.7 percent
Andalusia to ask regional liquidity fund for close to five billion euros
Demands on government pot now amount to 14 billion euros out of total available of 18 billion
Police chief arrested in widening Galician corruption probe
Mayor of Ourense refuses to step down despite being stripped of Socialist Party membership
Merkel highlights mistakes made with Spanish banks
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German leaders points to European Banking Authority’s failure to detect their problems
The would-be leader of a "nation"
Artur Mas has taken Catalonia's search for identity to a new level The politician has steadily risen through the ranks of CiU
Catalan leader fixes date for early election showdown
Regional premier tells Catalonia's assembly he wants to go the polls on November 25
T-bill rates rise in latest primary market auction
Government still mulling second bailout Pensions will rise to compensate for higher inflation
Spain "not cycling safe"
Death of pro-team rider Víctor Cabedo raises issue of driving culture
The vote as signpost
Independence has ceased to be taboo. It has acquired a respectable status in Spanish political life and become a touchstone of political rhetoric
How Rajoy plans to avoid confrontation with Catalonia
Prime minister bids to maintain a conciliatory stance as he plots a political escape route