Peña Nieto decides not to impose VAT on medicines and foodstuffs
Mexican president unveils his tax reform which includes offering jobless benefits for the first time
A decisive week for the White House
With the congressional vote on Syria, Obama is facing a crucial moment in his presidency
Ready for round-world challenge
For the first time since 2001, an all-female crew is entering the Volvo Race
Republican Left wants single question in Catalan independence referendum
Voters should be asked: “Do you want Catalonia to be independent,” party leader suggests
Volkswagen bails out firm that sells Seat vehicles
Company has accumulated losses of 19 million euros
Thousands march in Chile to remember victims of the Pinochet dictatorship
A peaceful demonstration turns violent just three days before 40th anniversary of bloody 1973 coup
"Only Barcelona could compete with Istanbul and Tokyo," says mayor
Leader of Catalan capital, Xavier Trias, announces intention to bid for Winter Games
The relics of a broken Olympic dream
Madrid needs 1.5 billion euros to complete its infrastructure for the Games After the failure of the city’s bid to host the 2020 event, there is no plan to complete the work
Funcas now sees smaller fall in GDP this year, stronger recovery in 2014
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Think-tank revises forecasts to show a contraction of 1.2 percent in output in 2013 and growth of 1.0 percent in 2014
750,000 ways of being Gypsy
Spain's Roma community is finding new ways to express its cultural traditions It is managing to increase diversity, while steering clear of clichés Women have emerged as the driving force behind a focus on the importance of education
Novagalicia sells EVO Banco unit to US investment fund for 60 million euros
Deal includes subsidiary’s network of 80 branches
Brands fight back over hate campaign against Telecinco reality show
Coca-Cola among firms to denounce anti-abortion group's attack on advertisers
Bringing it all home
As manufacturers abandon their production centers abroad, "made in Spain" is back in fashion
Socialists pass PP in approval poll for first time since 2011
Voters believe ruling party has not done enough to explain Bárcenas' allegations of large bonuses paid out to members
Living abroad
Foreigners are often surprised to see how much good cheer there is still on display in Spain
Rafa gets ready for another Grand Slam final date with Djokovic
After blowing away Gasquet, Nadal guns for second US Open crown
PM and Mas will negotiate in secret to break independence impasse
Politicians will turn to trusted aides to deal with Catalan question as Madrid keeps low profile on upcoming Diada "national day" show of force
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