Pope Francis launches crusade against social inequalities and injustice
Jorge Mario Bergoglio begins first official visit to home continent Thousands swarm pontiff’s vehicle as it enters Rio de Janeiro
Studying gets harder
The drop in the number of grants awarded and higher fees are affecting equal opportunity
Chile’s conservative coalition finds itself divided over presidential contender
Sudden resignation of candidate due to depression sparks internal discontent
Rajoy to explain “own version” of Bárcenas case in parliament
Prime Minister bows to Socialist leader’s threat of censure motion
Brand Spain deputy resigns after Catalan Twitter insult
Juan Carlos Gafo Acevedo had objected to booing of Spanish anthem by nationalists
Fighting tax avoidance
The G-20’s plan to stop fiscal evasion by multinationals requires the support of states
Invalidated
Spaniards must be able to depend on the impartiality of the Constitutional Court
Government defends top court judge over PP membership
Deputy head of body overseeing judiciary says political beliefs are a “private” matter
This week’s movie releases
Jesse Eisenberg heads a group of Robin Hood-style magicians in Now You See Me
Shipwreck in Brussels
The EC’s order to recover tax breaks obliges Spain’s shipyards to review their market strategies
The king returns
In Morocco, Juan Carlos has resumed his work of solid support for Spanish diplomacy
An explanation is still pending
For Rajoy, it is pointless to buy weeks or months of political time by refusing to address accusations
Rajoy and the lawbreakers
The public deserves a truthful explanation about the former treasurer Bárcenas in Congress
Sanfermines 2013 closes with safety and sexism at top of the agenda
Australian woman in a serious condition after being gored during final run
Rajoy calls EC president over state aid to Spanish shipbuilders
PM seeks to persuade Brussels not to demand that all subsidies be returned
Paralysis in Catalonia
Dialogue should take the place of tactics of exclusion and political inertia in the region
Text messages reveal Rajoy offering Bárcenas behind-the-scenes support
“Keep your composure because that’s the last thing that you can lose,” PM wrote
Socialists demand Rajoy’s resignation
Rubalcaba calls situation "unbearable" after text messages between PM and ex-treasurer emerge Opposition party won’t call early elections but want to see a new head of the government
Unacceptable impasse
Rajoy’s refusal to explain the Bárcenas case throws the government’s authority into question
This week’s movie releases
All crime becomes legal for 12 hours a year in horror thriller The Purge
A clash of forecasts
After the IMF’s revisions, the government should explain its belief in a recovery in 2014
Bárcenas to face judge over most recent funding claims
Ex-PP treasurer to explain latest revelations about illegal financing
Plácido Domingo suspends performance after suffering pulmonary embolism
The tenor is not in danger but will have to rest for about a month
Blackmailing the government
Cornered by a foot-dragging legal system, Bárcenas is threatening the Popular Party with more damage
Venezuela keeps world guessing about Snowden’s asylum request
Caracas denies receiving asylum request despite president’s confirmation
Opposition demands truth from PM over ex-treasurer’s revelations
“Bárcenas has papers that could topple government,” says lawyer Former PP moneyman asks judge to unblock his bank account to cover costs of his defense
A distorted image
It is risky to face elections with major corruption cases left unresolved
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