A big win for consumers
If properly implemented the EU recently adopted new rules will help prevent faulty devices from ending up in patients’ bodies and harming them
Has Spain finally seen the last of Esperanza Aguirre?
After 35 years in politics, this key figure in the ruling Popular Party resigns for the third time
Former Madrid PP leader resigns over latest corruption scandal
Esperanza Aguirre quits as PP spokesperson in Spanish capital’s city council after arrest of Ignacio González
Human trafficking
Thousands of women have been rescued in recent years, reflecting the rise of exploitation in Spain
Mexican man falsely accused of trafficking daughter on United flight
Father interrogated after fellow passenger found difference in skin color between him and girl suspicious
New giant spider species discovered in northern Mexico
Arachnid is nearly the size of a tarantula, but its bite, while venomous, is not deadly to humans
Mexican drugs cartel throws bodies from light aircraft in Sinaloa
One cadaver lands on hospital roof, witnesses say that gunmen picked up other two
Spanish band cancels US tour after immigration officials deny entry
Medina Azahara joins growing list of Hispanic artists who are being given a hard time at the border
Eight Leicester City fans arrested ahead of Madrid Champions League game
Supporters of English side cleared from square by police before first leg of quarter finals
The man behind Spain’s iconic bull
Work of designer responsible for famous image on show at National Museum of Decorative Art
What will the weather be like in Spain during Easter vacation week?
After long and rainy winter, a clement spell provides perfect excuse for a beach trip
Russian programmer arrested in Barcelona after US issues warrant
No official motive given by embassy, but suspect is reportedly a known spammer with alleged Kremlin ties
Argentina rocked by murder of activist who fought sexist violence
Main suspect of killing 21-year-old Micaela García is a serial rapist who was out on parole
Spanish police help foil €50,000 “virtual kidnapping” in Mexico
Victim, a marine engineer on a business trip, was contacted by telephone by local criminals
Spain’s first female defense minister found dead in her home at age 46
Carme Chacón, who served under the last Socialist Party administration, suffered a heart condition
Fears over corruption soar as Spain suffers swathe of high profile cases
But unemployment remains biggest problem for most people, according to March survey
Mexican marines open fire on US couple in border town
Shooting from a helicopter, security forces confused visitors’ vehicle with that of drug cartel boss
Basque terror group ETA says it is now a “disarmed” organization
Letter to BBC states separatists have handed over all arms but makes no mention of disbanding
Commotion over Gibraltar
Spain should not let itself get dragged in by provocations from British ultra-nationalists
Only suspect in murder of US tourist Denise Pikka Thiem found guilty
The woman was killed two years ago to the day while walking on the famous Santiago Way pilgrimage route
Brussels and Netherlands call on UK to tone down rhetoric over Gibraltar
European Commission has requested “dialogue and cooperation” from PM May over sovereignty battle
Mexican newspaper ‘Norte’ closes, citing fears for safety of its journalists
Decision, announced on front page, comes after murder of reporter Miroslav Breach in March
EL PAÍS English Edition on Facebook Live
This week we spoke to James Blick, a travel journalist who is fronting an online gourmet guide to Madrid
A coup in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro has consolidated a dictatorship
Video: ‘nurse dance’ around sedated patient in Colombia sparks anger
Clínica Santa Cruz Hospital in Bocagrande has fired all five workers after video was posted on YouTube
Spanish government justifies €210,000 fines for anti-bullfighting protesters
Opposition senator says measures are attempt to use controversial 'Gag Law' to silence activism
Classic Madrid venue Café Comercial reopens after surprise closure
The establishment shocked locals back in 2015 when it shut its doors after 128 years of activity
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